● Securing dedicated deployer for the first proprietary test satellite ‘InnoSat-0’  
● Adopting flight-proven separation technology with heritage from South Korea’s Nuri-ho (KSLV-II) program
● Commencing integration testing at Cheongju Campus to support mission readiness

INNOSPACE announced today that it will integrate a satellite deployer from SpaceBey for the upcoming second launch of ‘HANBIT-Nano,’ scheduled for the third quarter of this year at the Alcântara Space Center in Brazil. SpaceBey is a South Korean space company specializing in satellite separation systems and launch services. 

For the upcoming mission, INNOSPACE will launch its first in-house test satellite, ‘InnoSat-0,’ leveraging SpaceBey’s specialized deployer. This partnership represents an integrated operational framework within the South Korean space ecosystem, integrating the launch vehicle, satellite, and deployer system. 

The deployer is a critical interface that connects the satellite to the launch vehicle and ensures stable separation upon reaching the target orbit. As a structure that implements mechanical and electrical interfaces, it requires high-level technical synchronization and verification throughout the design, testing, and integration phases. Through this collaboration, INNOSPACE plans to optimize system-to-system interconnection performance and continuously enhance technical completion for launch readiness through iterative design and testing.

SpaceBey is a South Korean company specializing in developing proprietary nanosatellite deployers and separation systems. Since its founding in 2017, the company has focused on localizing these technologies and secured flight heritage through the successful operation of its 6U-class deployer, ‘SPOD6,’ during the fourth launch of the Nuri-ho (KSLV-II) in 2025. Its next-generation technology features non-explosive separation technology designed to minimize vibration and rotational disturbance. 

“We are pleased to prepare for the launch of our first test satellite, InnoSat-0, in collaboration with SpaceBey, a partner with proven technical expertise,” said Soojong Kim, Founder and CEO of INNOSPACE. “We will continue to expand technical cooperation with domestic space companies to accumulate mission experience and grow alongside the Korean space industry ecosystem.”

The two companies are currently conducting integration tests at the INNOSPACE Cheongju Campus in North Chungcheong Province. These tests involve verifying mechanical and electrical synchronization and separation sequences between the deployer and InnoSat-0 under simulated launch environments. 

HANBIT-Nano is a small satellite launch vehicle being developed by INNOSPACE for commercial launch services. The upcoming mission will carry ‘InnoSat-0,’ a test satellite designed to validate core systems and serve as a foundation for future space data service expansion. Parallel to these efforts, INNOSPACE is advancing its ‘End-to-End Space Platform’ strategy by integrating launch services, satellite development, and future space data capabilities. 

[Photo] Integration testing of INNOSPACE’s ‘InnoSat-0’ test satellite and SpaceBey’s satellite deployer [Photo] SpaceBey’s satellite deployer (left) and INNOSPACE’s ‘InnoSat-0’ satellite test (right)