Charles Simonyi: Hungary Is Capable of Building an Independent, Strategic Space Program

Although he was unable to attend in person, Charles Simonyi felt it was important to send a message to the Hungarian space research community in a video shown at the Space Summit conference. The world-renowned software developer and businessman played a defining role not only in shaping the digital world, but also became the first private citizen to travel to the International Space Station twice. His experience continues to serve as an inspiring compass for the space industry today.