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Innospace Identifies Cause of Hanbit-Nano Rocket Failure

3/20/2026

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Innospace concluded its investigation into December's failure of the Hanbit-Nano rocket launched from Brazil, attributing the explosion to a gas leak in the combustion chamber caused by inadequate sealing.
It is collaborating with Brazil's CENIPA to implement design improvements and verification steps to prevent recurrence.
A follow-up launch is targeted for Q3 2026, pending approval from the Korea Aerospace Administration, and success would bolster Innospace's credibility in the small-satellite market.

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Innospace concluded its investigation into December's failure of the Hanbit-Nano rocket launched from Brazil, attributing the explosion to a gas leak in the combustion chamber caused by inadequate sealing.
It is collaborating with Brazil's CENIPA to implement design improvements and verification steps to prevent recurrence.
A follow-up launch is targeted for Q3 2026, pending approval from the Korea Aerospace Administration, and success would bolster Innospace's credibility in the small-satellite market.