Government-close Hungarian company invests in American Axiom Space

Hungarian technology group 4iG has signed a final, binding investment agreement with Axiom Space, one of the United States’ leading private companies in the commercial space sector, marking a historic milestone in Hungarian–American space industry cooperation.

Hungarian 4iG is investing in arguably the most prominent private space company

According to an official announcement reported by the Hungarian News Agency (MTI), the investment will be carried out by 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Plc (4iG SDT), a majority-owned subsidiary of 4iG Nyrt. The capital increase will take place in two phases, amounting to a total of 100 million US dollars.

Under the terms of the agreement, 4iG SDT plans to invest 30 million dollars by 31 December 2025, followed by a further 70 million dollars by 31 March 2026. The binding investment agreement will enter into force once the first tranche of the transaction has been completed.

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Big plans ahead

According to HVG, 4iG said the deal fits closely with the group’s long-term strategy of becoming a significant international player in the space and defence technology sectors. At the same time, the investment is expected to support Axiom Space’s global growth ambitions and strengthen its leading role within the rapidly expanding US commercial space industry.

The agreement is also being described by the company as a historic step in bilateral cooperation between Hungary and the United States. This is the first time a Hungarian company has made a direct equity investment in an American space industry firm, allowing Hungary to take a more active role in the development of the global space ecosystem and the commercial space infrastructure emerging in low Earth orbit (LEO).

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What is Axiom Space known for?

Houston-based Axiom Space is widely recognised as a key player in commercial human spaceflight and space infrastructure development. The company has extensive experience in organising and carrying out missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and it is also responsible for developing Axiom Station, which is set to become the world’s first commercial space station.

For Hungary, Axiom Space already holds particular significance. The company is closely linked to the HUNOR – Hungarian Astronaut Programme, under which Hungary’s second astronaut, Tibor Kapu, is set to travel into space. The mission represents a major milestone for the country’s space ambitions and has been described as a defining moment in the history of Hungarian space research.

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Bonding with the biggest tech companies?

The investment in Axiom Space follows a series of recent strategic moves by 4iG SDT aimed at expanding its international footprint in the defence and aerospace sectors. Earlier, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel’s Aeronautics Ltd., a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for defence and homeland security markets.

In addition, 4iG SDT has also entered into a non-binding letter of intent with US defence giant Lockheed Martin. The agreement focuses on exploring and preparing potential areas of cooperation within the defence industry, further underlining the Hungarian group’s ambition to position itself among major international players.