Initiates combustion. Torch, pyrotechnic or spark.
What decides the purchase: Ignition energy · restart capability · propellant compatibility
Typical materials: Stainless steel, Inconel
Typical processes: Machining, additive
What changes when it has to fly: Restartable upper stages need an igniter qualified for multiple cycles in vacuum.
Engineering reference written by us, not a supplier claim.
No Indian supplier in this index makes igniter, plus 1 international.
| Supplier | Location | Certifications | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Aerospace intl | international | — | stated capability |
Certifications are as published by each company and unverified. "Product indexed" means we hold an actual product record; "stated capability" means the company says it does this.