Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India]: Omspace Rocket and Exploration Pvt. Ltd. (OSRE) has finished an extended test programme for a torch-style igniter that will be used in its liquid cryogenic engine. The igniter uses bio-methane with liquid oxygen and is made as a single piece by metal additive (3D) printing.
The company carried out over 300 tests. The longest continuous run lasted 240 seconds. Temperatures measured during testing were in the range of 1927 K to 2364 K. These figures and other technical details were provided by Omspace.
Key Details:
Propellant: Bio-methane and Liquid Oxygen Manufacturing: Metal Additive (3D) Printing Type: Torch Igniter, Single-piece Structure Number of Tests: 300+
Longest Test Run: 240 seconds
Temperature Range Observed: 1927 K to 2364 K
Use Case: Designed for integration with OSRE throttleable liquid cryogenic engine
What This Means Practically:
The igniter is produced as a single, 3D-printed component in aerospace-grade material, which reduces part count and makes assembly easier. It has been designed to withstand high temperatures and to generate a controllable flame with quick on and off capability. The design also supports efficient surface cooling and is compact in size – features that help with throttleable engine operation and higher combustion efficiency.
About Omspace:
Omspace Rocket and Exploration Pvt. Ltd. (OSRE) is pioneering India\’s first 100% indigenously developed reusable small-satellite launch vehicle. Incubated by Cradle-EDII and supported by iHub, the company envisions democratizing access to space through sustainable technology. Omspace Rocket and Exploration Pvt. Ltd. aims to launch the first orbital mission of its reusable rocket by January 2028, positioning itself as a key player in the expanding global market for small- and nano-satellite launches.
Visit us at www.omspace.in
