AGENCY FOR DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT
Mir | Demo Flight
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Jul 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Note: Launch vehicle name is provisional.
First orbital full version launch of the South Korean military small satellite launch vehicle, after 2 sub-orbital tests of individual stages on 30 March and 30 December 2022, and 1 orbital test flight without the 2nd stage on 4 December 2023. Details TBD.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Mir
AGENCY
Agency for Defense Development
MISSION
Demo Flight
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
ADD Offshore launch platform
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
KOR
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9e27a1ed-e81a-4918-b32b-0380cf3a9f8f
Reported date: Jul 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 28 seconds ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 30, 2026 at 14:49 UTC
GO → TBD
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(30.8 days)
Jun 30, 2026 at 14:49 UTCJun 30, 2026 05:00 → Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Jun 28, 2026 at 13:48 UTCJun 29, 2026 05:00 → Jun 30, 2026 05:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 23, 2026 at 13:23 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(19 hrs)
Jun 23, 2026 at 13:23 UTCJun 30, 2026 00:00 → Jun 29, 2026 05:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 4, 2026 at 22:18 UTC
GO → TBD
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(21.8 days)
Jun 4, 2026 at 22:18 UTCJun 8, 2026 05:00 → Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(7 days)
May 30, 2026 at 01:17 UTCJun 1, 2026 05:00 → Jun 8, 2026 05:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
+ 11 earlier changes
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Agency for Defense Development
Mir (Korean for a kind of dragon, and previously only known as "Solid-fuel space launch vehicle") is a South Korean military developed small satellite launch vehicle for "quick response" usage. First orbital test launch in December 2023 omits the 2nd stage but still carries satellite into orbit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Mir | Demo Flight launch?
The Mir | Demo Flight is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Demo Flight?
The Mir | Demo Flight mission uses the Mir rocket, manufactured by Agency for Defense Development.
Where is the Mir | Demo Flight launching from?
The launch takes place from ADD Offshore launch platform at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Demo Flight going to?
The Demo Flight mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Demo Flight?
The Mir | Demo Flight is operated by Agency for Defense Development.
Can I watch the Mir | Demo Flight launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Jun 30, 2026 14:49 UTC
Launch delayed by 30.8 days
Jun 30, 2026 05:00 UTC u2192 Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 30, 2026 14:49 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 28, 2026 13:48 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Jun 29, 2026 05:00 UTC u2192 Jun 30, 2026 05:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 23, 2026 13:23 UTC
Launch moved up by 19 hours
Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jun 29, 2026 05:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 23, 2026 13:23 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 4, 2026 22:18 UTC
Launch delayed by 21.8 days
Jun 8, 2026 05:00 UTC u2192 Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 4, 2026 22:18 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
May 30, 2026 01:17 UTC
Launch delayed by 7 days
Jun 1, 2026 05:00 UTC u2192 Jun 8, 2026 05:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 26, 2026 15:18 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
May 21, 2026 23:02 UTC
Launch delayed by 29 hours
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jun 1, 2026 05:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 21, 2026 23:02 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 TBC
Launch TBC (via Launch Library 2)
May 17, 2026 18:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 10.8 days
May 20, 2026 05:00 UTC u2192 May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 17, 2026 18:43 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
May 9, 2026 23:13 UTC
Launch moved up by 10.8 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 20, 2026 05:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 9, 2026 23:13 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 TBC
Launch TBC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 22, 2026 09:25 UTC
Launch delayed by 35.8 days
Apr 25, 2026 05:00 UTC u2192 May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 22, 2026 09:25 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 17, 2026 03:19 UTC
Launch delayed by 3 days
Apr 22, 2026 05:00 UTC u2192 Apr 25, 2026 05:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 17, 2026 03:19 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 12, 2026 14:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 12, 2026 14:03 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Agency for Defense Development
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 28 seconds ago
●Launch Library 228 seconds ago
Launch ID: 9e27a1ed-e81a-4918-b32b-0380cf3a9f8f
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 33.22, 126.37
●X (Twitter) Search5 minutes ago
6 tweets
RECENT FROM X
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Mission Profile
Demo Flight is a Mir mission operated by Agency for Defense Development set to lift off from ADD Offshore launch platform, Sea Launch on July 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit.