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South Korea’s Innospace Rocket Crashes After Liftoff From Brazil, Prompting Probe

The company plans a follow-up launch in early 2026 following a crash that caused no injuries.

Overview

  • The Hanbit-Nano lifted off from Brazil’s Alcântara Space Center at 10:13 p.m. local time before an in‑flight anomaly ended the mission roughly 30 seconds to one minute after launch.
  • Live coverage showed flames and an on-screen anomaly alert shortly after liftoff, and Innospace cut the livestream soon afterward.
  • The vehicle fell within a designated ground safety zone with no casualties reported, and Brazil’s air force dispatched teams to inspect the impact area.
  • The mission carried eight registered payloads, including five small satellites for customers in Brazil and India, intended for low Earth orbit deployment.
  • Innospace says it secured flight and propulsion data, has begun a joint investigation with Brazilian authorities, and targets another commercial attempt in the first half of 2026 as its Seoul-listed shares fell about 24%.