Innospace opens Advanced Manufacturing Division for aerospace launch systems
June 24, 2025
Innospace, a satellite launch service company based in Sejong City, South Korea, has announced the establishment of its Advanced Manufacturing Division, based on proprietary metal Additive Manufacturing technology, to produce in-house rocket engines and core components for space launch vehicles.
Launch vehicle development necessitates design changes and repeated testing, so Additive Manufacturing offers an optimal solution for reducing production lead time, maintaining consistent quality, and ensuring the highest standards of reliability throughout the process, the company stated.
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The Advanced Manufacturing Division has officially commenced full-scale operations after successfully verifying quality reliability through shipment inspection based on ISO/ASTM 52941-20, the international standard for aerospace metal Additive Manufacturing equipment acceptance criteria, a first in South Korea.
The company has completed process development and initial production of thirteen key components, including the first- and second-stage oxidiser pumps for the HANBIT launch vehicle and high-precision rotating parts for the pumps, enhancing process reliability.
“The new division marks a pivotal milestone to internalise production of core components including launch vehicle engines, securing our unique competitiveness in launch service,” stated Soojong Kim, founder and CEO of Innospace.
“By applying 3D printing technology, we expect to achieve part lightweighting that reduces rocket mass and increases payload capacity, allowing customers to transport more satellites at a lower cost. This will positively impact future revenue generation. It also has the potential to expand into high-value-added industries beyond aerospace and defence, including automotive and semiconductors, further enhancing Innospace’s commercialisation competitiveness,” added Kim.
By the end of the year, Innospace stated it aims to achieve three key objectives: stabilising production of launch vehicle engines and key components using AM, establishing a data-driven quality management system, and optimising manufacturing costs while shortening lead times.
