HANBIT-Nano | Spaceward
HANBIT-Nano • HANBIT
📝 Mission Description
This HANBIT-Nano launch carries the HANBIT-Nano | Spaceward mission, scheduled for December 17, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.
ℹ️ Official Details
Maiden orbital launch attempt for the South Korean start-up Innospace and its HANBIT-Nano small launch vehicle. Onboard this flight are five small satellites from the Brazilian space agency AEB, Brazilian university Universidade Federal do Maranhão and Indian startup Grahaa Space, as well as three payloads from AEB and Brazilian company Castro Leite Consultoria that will remain attached to the rocket, and an empty aluminium can from the South Korean beverage company Brewguru.
🎯 Post-Launch Analysis
The maiden orbital launch of Innospace’s HANBIT-Nano on December 23, 2025, encountered significant challenges, as the rocket experienced technical anomalies during ascent. This prevented the successful deployment of the five small satellites from Brazilian and Indian partners, as well as the attached payloads from AEB and Brazilian firms. Orbital achievement was not attained, marking a setback for the South Korean startup’s ambitious small launch vehicle program. Key engineering outcomes point to critical issues in the rocket’s systems, which will require thorough investigation to identify root causes. While the mission did not meet its objectives, the data collected offers invaluable insights for refining design and operational protocols. For future missions, addressing these anomalies will be pivotal to establishing HANBIT-Nano’s reliability and competitiveness in the small satellite launch market, while maintaining partnerships with international stakeholders.