Hungary Opens Space Manufacturing Centre with Global Collaboration in Focus

Hungarian-listed 4iG Group and space engineering firm REMRED have celebrated the topping out of a new space manufacturing centre in Martonvásár, just outside Budapest. Known as REMTECH, the facility is designed to become a hub of international cooperation in satellite development and testing.

REMRED co-founder István Sárhegyi, who is also CEO of 4iG’s space and defence business, said the centre will be home to satellite manufacturing supported by global collaboration. Over 130 technicians and engineers are already involved in the development and testing process.

Boosting Hungary’s Role in Global Space Industry

At the ceremony, National Economy Minister Márton Nagy highlighted the growing importance of space capabilities. “Strengthening that capacity is no longer a simple matter of economy, but increasingly a matter of security and sovereignty,” he stated.

The centre, costing over HUF 10 billion, will be able to manufacture satellites weighing up to 400kg. It is expected to support both local and international market needs. A key aim is to establish long-term partnerships with global industry leaders, particularly under Hungary’s large-scale HUSAT programme.

HUSAT Programme Aims for Broad International Reach

The HUSAT initiative, led by 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Ltd., includes the planned launch of one geostationary satellite (HUGEO) and eight low Earth orbit satellites (HULEO) by 2032. To support this effort, 4iG has already signed a deal with German company Vertex to install a high-tech antenna system.

This system will feature eight large parabolic antennas, each measuring 9 to 11.5 metres in diameter, and advanced RF equipment. It will support communications for the HUSAT satellite network, further strengthening Hungary’s space infrastructure.

Innovation Hub for Education, Research, and Funding Access

REMTECH will span 4,000 square metres and include a 1,500-square-metre laboratory with ISO8 and ISO5 clean rooms. It will also feature equipment for mechanical, thermal, acoustic, and electromagnetic testing. Powered by a stand-alone solar farm, the facility is aligned with industry standards and sustainability goals.

The investment is also expected to fuel educational and R&D links, positioning the site as an innovation centre. With international cooperation a core focus, REMTECH will help open doors to funding opportunities through organisations such as ESA, EUSPA, and the EU’s Horizon programme.

Hungary also plans to launch a new satellite in early 2027, with EUR 3.5 million in national funding already allocated to support related projects.