Private South Korean rocket exploded last December due to hardware failure, investigation finds The South Korean startup Innospace failed during its first orbital launch attempt, which sent five satellites aloft on Dec. 22 from Brazil. Astrobitica March 19, 2026 (Last updated: March 19, 2026) 1 minute read The South Korean startup Innospace failed during its first orbital launch attempt, which sent five satellites aloft on Dec. 22 from Brazil. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: ‘Miracle’: Europe reconnects with lost spacecraftNext: Kratos wins $446 million Space Force contract for missile-tracking ground systems