Innospace's Hanbit-Nano Rocket Fails First Orbital Launch Attempt

South Korean startup Innospace's Hanbit-Nano rocket failed its inaugural orbital launch attempt from Brazil on December 22/23, 2025. An anomaly caused the rocket to crash shortly after liftoff, preventing the deployment of payloads, including satellites for Brazilian and Indian customers.

• South Korean startup Innospace's Hanbit-Nano rocket failed its first orbital launch.
• Launch occurred from Brazil's Alcantara Space Center on December 22/23, 2025.
• An anomaly detected 30 seconds to a minute after liftoff caused the rocket to crash.
• The mission aimed to deploy satellites for customers including those from India and Brazil.
• This setback is a part of early challenges common in the private space industry.

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