University of Miskolc Hungarian Research Network Space Materials Science Research Group

The research group was established in 2023 to unify the work of the 1996-established HUN_REN_ME Materials Science Research Group and the industrial material science research activity of the University of Miskolc.
The main activities include the study of the phase transformation in the alloys, primarily the investigation and simulation of solidification
The research group has significant competencies in performing microstructure tests and in examining the physical and mechanical properties arising from the microstructure of the materials.

Relevance to the space industry

As a participant in the MICAST and the CETSOL research projects of the ESA MAP program, the research group has been dealing with the effect of melt flow on the microstructure of solidified materials during space environment and on the ground since 2000.
Near scientific research, the group is performing research and investigations on the topics of material science, material planning and material production.

Succes stories

Marker Support Navigation (MSN)

The aim of the project is to develop aging-resistant markers for ESA, which will be installed on ESA satellites. Their function is that when the satellites are no longer operational, a receiving satellite can connect to them, and these markers help with docking.

ARIEL PRODEX exoplanet research space telescope

ESA's science mission, which will be used to study the atmospheres of exoplanets.

Copernicus CO2M, carbon dioxide monitoring satellite

Copernicus Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide Monitoring (CO2M) is the mission of the European Space Agency (ESA), which is the first to assess how much carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere through human activity.

Comet Interceptor

Comet Interceptor is a robotic spacecraft mission managed by the European Space Agency (ESA) planned for launch in 2029.

FOCUS Foam casting and utilization in space

CNC machined mechanical parts (box, window, cover, buttons) for test equipment. The aim of the project is to investigate the foaming process and foam stability in an aqueous environment under microgravity in order to determine the development of metal foam production technology. Testing of the equipment 02.07.2010. it took place on the ISS space station with the participation of astronaut Jeffrey Williams.