Charles Simonyi was one of the first space tourists to head into orbit around the planet. During this time, he directly greeted members of the student-led BME radio club from outer space. Since returning to Earth, Simonyi has visited BME campus and demonstrated interest in the university’s efforts to develop and launch the Masat-1 satellite. High-profile exposure through Simonyi and other influential investors ensures that degrees earned through BME today will continue to have solid international currency in the future.