{
  "id": 19054208,
  "title": "Innospace to launch upgraded suborbital rocket in Brazil on Nov. 29",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/innospace-to-launch-upgraded-suborbital-rocket-in-brazil-on-nov-29-19054208",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T00:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261109/innospace-to-launch-upgraded-suborbital-rocket-in-brazil-on-nov-29"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean space technology firm Innospace has announced plans to launch an improved suborbital rocket, Sebit, from Brazil on November 29. The move comes after a failed initial test flight in August. In preparation, Innospace has secured a 26-day launch window between November 16 and December 11 at the Alcantara Launch Center in Brazil, in collaboration with the state-owned aerospace company ALADA, the Brazilian Air Force, and the Brazilian Space Agency. The exact launch date and time will be contingent upon meteorological conditions, readiness of the launch, and other operational considerations. Sebit is a versatile suborbital rocket engineered for commercial testing and validation purposes. It relies on a single-stage hybrid engine generating a thrust of 4 tons, and stands 8.7 meters tall with a diameter of 0.7 meters. The updated rocket aims to enhance its propulsion and stability through increased thrust, from the 3-ton class to the 4-ton class, and a revamped flight control system. The upcoming launch will represent the rocket's second test flight, building upon earlier upgrades following the unsuccessful maiden voyage.",
  "summary": "Korean space startup Innospace said Monday it plans to launch its upgraded multipurpose suborbital rocket, Sebit, in Brazil on Nov. 29, following an unsuccessful maiden test flight in August. The company has secured a 26-day launch window from Nov. 16 to Dec. 11 at the Alcantara Launch Center in Brazil, in coordination with state-owned aerospace company ALADA, the Brazilian Air Force and the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Innospace to launch upgraded suborbital rocket in Brazil on Nov. 29",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/innospace-to-launch-upgraded-suborbital-rocket-in-brazil-on-nov-29-19053342",
        "published": "2026-11-09T00:14:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}