Leading space mission service provider Southern Launch has signed South Korean launch service provider INNOSPACE to conduct space missions from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex and the Koonibba Test Range.
This strategic partnership enables INNOSPACE to conduct a diverse range of missions from Southern Launch sites, including orbital satellite launches and suborbital technology demonstrations.
Beginning in 2026 and continuing for at least the next decade, this agreement strengthens South Australia’s position as an emerging global hub for space innovation.
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Download free sample pages More information“We are excited to welcome INNOSPACE to our launch sites,” said Lloyd Damp, CEO of Southern Launch. “INNOSPACE is at the forefront of launch vehicle development, and we are proud to support their technology and mission objectives from both Whalers Way and Koonibba. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing space access and delivering flexible, reliable launch solutions for global customers.”
INNOSPACE has emerged as a key player in the global launch market, achieving several major milestones. The company became the first private South Korean firm to successfully launch the test launch vehicle ‘HANBIT-TLV’ in 2023. Building on this achievement, the company has continued to advance its technological capabilities, including the qualified engines for orbital missions, while expanding discussions with customers on future launch opportunities.
“Our partnership with Southern Launch represents a meaningful step in strengthening INNOSPACE’s global launch service capability. This expanded launch site network allows us to respond more flexibly to diverse mission needs—from satellite launches and technology demonstrations to space-manufactured product return missions—while further enhancing our commercialisation competitiveness through tailored rapid-launch services and multi-launch operational frameworks,” Soojong Kim, Founder and CEO of INNOSPACE.
This contract signing with INNOSPACE demonstrates Southern Launch’s capacity to deliver infrastructure that supports high cadence missions across sub-orbital and orbital launch, orbital re-entry for the global space industry.
