Ministerial Commissioner: Here's When Tibor Kapu Could Launch into Space

The launch date of the Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will be set once the anomaly on the ISS is resolved, said Orsolya Ferencz, ministerial commissioner for space research, at a press conference held in Florida on Thursday. The head of the HUNOR program also explained how Tibor Kapu is handling the repeated delays.

The current delay in the Ax-4 mission is tied to the anomaly observed aboard the ISS: following recent maintenance work in the rear segment of the Zvezda module, a pressure fluctuation was detected. Guaranteeing the complete safety of both the space station and its crew is essential for any space mission. According to international protocol, if any doubts arise regarding safety, the launch must be postponed. However, the delay will not affect the scientific content or the planned duration of the mission. NASA is expected to announce a new launch date soon. In the meantime, the Ax-4 crew remains on full standby, awaiting launch authorization.

Cover photo: Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu (Photo: MTI/Axiom Space)