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Hanwha Aerospace is a South Korean company playing a significant role in the space industry, particularly in launch vehicle systems and satellite technology. They are involved in manufacturing space vehicle engines and components, integrating launch systems, and developing satellite systems for Earth observation and communication. Hanwha Aerospace also leads the development of the Nuri rocket and partners with companies like General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Perigee Aerospace to expand its capabilities in areas like UAV development and future space transportation. Key areas include space launch vehicles, satellite solutions, and partnerships with organizations like the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).
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Hanwha Systems used the BSDA 2026 exhibition in Bucharest to expand its footprint across EU and NATO markets with AI-based satellite data analytics.
Hanwha Systems’ AI satellite analytics are designed to support orbital intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting, and battle damage assessment.
In January 2026, Hanwha Systems signed memorandums of understanding with MDA Space and Telesat.
Hanwha Systems’ agreements with MDA Space and Telesat explore technical integrations with MDA’s AURORA software-defined satellites and Telesat’s Lightspeed network.
Hanwha Systems’ agreements with MDA Space and Telesat focus on South Korea’s K-LEO constellation.
Flexell Space will conduct final technical validation and quality assurance before the solar arrays are integrated into LEO satellites developed by Hanwha.
Hanwha Systems signed separate memorandums of understanding with Telesat and MDA Space in January to explore using their communications infrastructure for K-LEO.
Telesat signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Systems.
Kongsberg NanoAvionics booked a solar array order from Korea’s Flexell Space for a Hanwha Systems constellation.
Hanwha Systems is developing the satellites for K-LEO.
Advanced Navigation has partnerships with Anduril, NOAA, Hanwha Systems, BHP, Rheinmetall, and Intuitive Machines.
Hanwha Systems is competing for a 1.2 trillion won contract to build a 40-satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar constellation for the Republic of Korea military.
Hanwha Systems is planning or operating a constellation that will use solar arrays supplied through Flexell Space and Kongsberg NanoAvionics.
Hanwha Systems has proposed an integrated panel-type design for the K-LEO constellation to maximize launch fairing density for sub-150 kg satellites.
The contract supports a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit national security satellite program under development by Hanwha Systems.
Hanwha Systems and KAI submitted bids on January 18, 2026 for the Republic of Korea military’s 1.2 trillion KRW ($850 million) 40-satellite synthetic aperture radar constellation.
Hanwha Systems and KAI signed a memorandum of understanding in February 2026 focused on advanced engine localization and joint development of export-grade drones.
Hanwha Systems bought 566,635 KAI common shares for 59.9 billion KRW ($41.5 million).
Hanwha Group made its first equity investment in KAI since 2018 through Hanwha Systems’ share purchase.
Hanwha’s Space Hub initiative was launched in 2021.