About
Bertalan Farkas is a Hungarian cosmonaut, space explorer, and fighter pilot. He holds the distinction of being the first Hungarian in space, making Hungary the seventh nation to have a representative in space. Farkas is also known as the first Esperantist cosmonaut. Currently, he serves as the president of Airlines Service and Trade.
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Career Timeline
1980B$0.1M
First Hungarian in Space
Historic spaceflight brought international recognition.
1981B$0.2M+$0.1M
Hero of the Soviet Union
Awarded prestigious title for space mission.
1990C▼$0.5M+$0.3M
Transition to Business
Moved from military to business sector.
2000C$0.8M+$0.30000000000000004M
President of Airlines Service
Leading aviation-related company.
2026C$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Still Aviation Leader
Remains President of Airlines Service and Trade.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026