Hungary Partners with Northrop Grumman for First Geostationary Satellite

Hungary has taken a significant step toward enhancing its sovereign space capabilities by partnering with U.S.-based Northrop Grumman to develop its first national geostationary communications satellite. Dubbed HUSAT, the Ka-band satellite will be based on Northrop’s GEOStar-3 platform and is scheduled for launch in 2030. The project forms part of a broader push by Hungary to expand its footprint in space and defense sectors amid rising concerns about global access to critical satellite infrastr