India: OMSPACE Rocket and Exploration Pvt. Ltd. has completed the Nose Cone and Kick Stage of its Infinity One reusable launch vehicle, marking a significant engineering milestone in the development of its indigenous launch system for small and nano satellites.
Achieved in September 2026, the milestone marks the progression of Infinity One from design and simulation towards the development and integration of physical rocket hardware. The two components have been designed, engineered and developed as part of OMSPACE’s in-house rocket development programme.
The Nose Cone, positioned at the forward section of the vehicle, is designed to manage airflow and reduce aerodynamic drag during atmospheric flight while protecting the payload and internal components. The Kick Stage is designed to provide the final propulsion and structural support required to help place the payload into its intended orbit.
The completion of these components enables OMSPACE to move into the next phase of integration and validation. The company will now focus on integrating the Nose Cone, Kick Stage and other vehicle components, followed by structural and functional testing, subsystem validation and progressive vehicle-level testing.
Infinity One is being developed as a reusable launch vehicle focused on dedicated access to Low Earth Orbit for small and nano satellites, with a publicly disclosed payload capability of up to 500 kg to LEO. Its development involves capabilities across rocket structures, advanced composites, propulsion, additive manufacturing, avionics and stage systems.
Commenting on the milestone, Dr. Ravindra Raj BM, Founder & CEO, OMSPACE Rocket & Exploration Pvt. Ltd., said:
“The completion of the Nose Cone and Kick Stage is an important step in taking Infinity One from engineering design into physical hardware. These milestones reflect our growing in-house capabilities across rocket development, engineering and manufacturing. We are now focused on integrating these systems, validating their performance and progressively moving the vehicle towards future flight testing.”
With this milestone, OMSPACE will continue the development of Infinity One through component integration, subsystem validation and further structural, functional and vehicle-level testing, as the company progresses towards future flight-test activities.
About OMSPACE
OMSPACE Rocket and Exploration Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian private space company developing Infinity One, a reusable launch vehicle focused on dedicated access to Low Earth Orbit for small and nano satellites. The company is building capabilities across rocket structures, advanced composites, propulsion, additive manufacturing, avionics and stage systems through an indigenous design, engineering, manufacturing and testing approach.
