Axiom Space and Hungary Boost Partnership with Signing of Spaceflight Framework Agreement

HOUSTON, September 20, 2023 – Axiom Space and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary marked another milestone in their partnership with the signing of a Spaceflight Framework Agreement, effective September 19, 2023. This agreement is a collaborative pact between Axiom Space and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, with the primary objective of facilitating the launch of a Hungarian astronaut on a future spaceflight mission.

"On July 20, 2022, we celebrated a significant milestone when Axiom Space and Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade inked a memorandum of understanding in Washington D.C.,” said Michael Suffredini, Axiom Space CEO. “That MOU, a continuation of our agreement from December 2021, showcased a mutual vision to propel the ‘Hungarian to Orbit’ program and enhance the impact of the Hungarian space sector. I'm thrilled to say that our journey together continues.”

This mission, while aiming to bolster Hungary's human spaceflight capabilities in low-Earth orbit, places a strong emphasis on advancing scientific research, enhancing Hungary's space expertise, and promoting space awareness among its citizens. Additionally, the mission fosters international cooperation and aims to share knowledge, resources, and opportunities with global partners to solidify Hungary's position in the international space community.

“Hungary's renewed commitment, underscored by this Spaceflight Framework Agreement, is not just a testament to our shared past, but an affirmation of a future where we collaboratively define human space exploration,” Suffredini added. “We're beyond honored to once again partner with Hungary, advancing both the boundaries of space and the aspirations of a nation eager to enhance its position in the cosmos."

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