Charles Simonyi
Charles Simonyi (Hungarian: Simonyi Károly; born September 10, 1948, son of Karoly Simonyi) is a Hungarian-American computer software executive who, as head of Microsoft\'s application software group, oversaw the creation of Microsoft\'s flagship Office suite of applications. He now heads his own company, Intentional Software, with the aim of developing and marketing his concept of intentional programming. In April 2007, aboard Soyuz TMA-10, he became the fifth space tourist and the second Hungarian in space. In March 2009, aboard Soyuz TMA-14, he made a second trip to the International Space Station. His estimated net worth is US$1 billion.
Spaceflights
No. Mission Position Time Duration
1 Soyuz TMA-10 / Soyuz TMA-9 Spaceflight Participant 07.04. - 21.04.2007 13d 19h 00m
2 Soyuz TMA-14 / Soyuz TMA-13 Spaceflight Participant 26.03. - 08.04.2009 12d 19h 27m
Total 26d 14h 27m
