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Innospace’s Hanbit‑Nano Rocket Fails Seconds After Brazil Launch

Innospace reports the vehicle fell in a designated safety zone with no injuries.

Overview

  • The launcher lifted off from Brazil’s Alcântara site at 22:13 local time on December 23.
  • A malfunction was detected roughly 30 seconds after liftoff, the flight was terminated, and the rocket came down within the planned drop area with no reported damage on the ground.
  • Innospace says the hybrid‑engine first stage initially performed as planned and an investigation is analyzing telemetry and video.
  • The mission carried five satellites bound for an orbit of about 300 km and was intended to be the company’s first commercial launch after multiple delays.
  • The live broadcast stopped after an on‑screen notice of an anomaly, and some reports cited footage that may indicate an explosion, which has not been confirmed.