● Launch to proceed two days later following the replacement of a component in the first-stage oxidizer feed system cooling unit

INNOSPACE announced today that it has rescheduled the launch of its first commercial launch vehicle, HANBIT-Nano, to secure sufficient time to replace a component in the cooling unit of the first-stage oxidizer feed system, where an anomaly was identified during final launch inspections.

The launch, originally scheduled for December 17 (BRT), has been rescheduled to Friday, December 19 at 3:45 p.m. (BRT).

INNOSPACE transferred HANBIT-Nano from the integration facility to the launch pad on December 15 (BRT), where the vehicle was successfully positioned. During the final inspection process prior to vehicle erection on December 16, an anomaly was detected in the cooling unit of the first-stage oxidizer feed system. Following a detailed assessment of the cause and required corrective actions, INNOSPACE decided to reschedule the launch.

The issue requires replacement of a specific component within the cooling unit and does not indicate any structural defect in the launch vehicle. As the replacement can be performed while the vehicle remains on the launch pad, INNOSPACE determined that the launch can proceed two days later, despite the fact that a new launch campaign typically requires approximately three days of preparation.

The launch window for the HANBIT-Nano SPACEWARD mission is open from December 16 to December 22 (BRT).