Southern Launch has signed a contract with South Korean launch service provider Innospace to conduct space missions from the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex and the Koonibba Test Range.
“We are excited to welcome INNOSPACE to our launch sites,” CEO of Southern Launch, Lloyd Damp, said.
“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.”
This partnership will enabled Innospace to conduct a diverse range of missions from Southern Launch sites, including orbital satellite launches and suborbital technology demonstrations. The contract will begin in 2026 and continue for at least the next decade.
“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,” Founder and CEO of Innospace, Soojong Kim, stated.
According to Southern Launch, Innospace has achieved several milestones including becoming 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.