Tibor Kapu

Tibor Kapu, a mechanical engineer from Hungary, has been assigned as a mission specialist for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). Born on November 5, 1991, in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, Kapu’s journey from the classroom to the cosmos is nothing short of remarkable.

Kapu’s educational foundation was laid at Gyula Krúdy High School in Nyíregyháza. He later graduated from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, earning a degree in mechanical engineering, followed by a master’s degree, specializing in polymer technology. His expertise extends beyond textbooks, as he contributed to the pharmaceutical and logistical industries, and worked on hybrid car battery development in the automotive industry during his career. His professional journey also took him to Belgium and the United States, where he further honed his skills in advanced technologies.

From 2022 until the start of the Hungarian Astronaut Program, Kapu has focused on space radiation protection at an aerospace technology company.

In 2023, Kapu emerged as one of four Hungarians selected from a pool of 247 candidates for the Hungarian to Orbit (HUNOR) Astronaut Program.This prestigious initiative aims to send a Hungarian astronaut to space, enabling world-class scientific experiments and tests aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Kapu’s rigorous training encompassed everything from aircraft flying to simulating the space environment, alongside mental and physical endurance tests. His studies delved into space engineering, space health, and spaceflight history, and he actively engaged in scientific experimentation.

Beyond science, Kapu embraces adventure. As an avid recreational skydiver, he has successfully completed 38 jumps, and as a runner, 21 half marathons — a testament to his fearlessness and zest for exploration.

Kapu eagerly anticipates his role in the historic Ax-4 mission to the space station, where he will contribute to Hungary’s quest for knowledge beyond our planet.

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