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Launch Vehicles
Vehicle family profile

Nova

Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.

Stoke SpaceDevelopment
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Variants
1
Canonical variants linked to this family.
Historical missions
0
Missions in the public mission table with actual launch dates.
Peak listed capacity
7,000 kg
Maximum payload capacity across listed variants and orbits.

Launch Cadence

Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.

YearHistorical missionsForecast launches
202601
202702
202803
202904
203004
203104
203205
203305
203405
203506
203606
203706
203806
203906
204006
204106

Forecast Location Split

1 launch location represented.

Performance Specs

Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.

VariantOrbitCapacityAltitudeInclinationSource
Nova
LEO7,000 kgUnknownUnknownStoke Space Nova
Nova
LEO3,000 kgUnknownUnknownStoke Space Nova

Recent Missions

Latest launched missions using variants in this family.

MissionVariantLaunch

No recent missions

No launched missions are linked to variants in this family.

Forecasted Missions

Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.

MissionVariantAnnounced

No forecasted missions

No upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family.

Variants

Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.

VariantStagesMissionsStatus
Nova
Not stated0Development
YearLocationLaunchesConfidenceBasis
2026Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14125%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2027Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14225%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2028Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14325%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2029Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14420%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2030Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14420%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2031Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14420%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2032Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14520%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2033Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14520%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2034Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14520%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2035Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14620%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2036Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14620%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2037Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14620%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2038Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14620%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2039Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14620%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2040Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14620%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
2041Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14620%Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operati...
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2026 · 25% confidence
1

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2027 · 25% confidence
2

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2028 · 25% confidence
3

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2029 · 20% confidence
4

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2030 · 20% confidence
4

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2031 · 20% confidence
4

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2032 · 20% confidence
5

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2033 · 20% confidence
5

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2034 · 20% confidence
5

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2035 · 20% confidence
6

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2036 · 20% confidence
6

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station | SLC-14
2037 · 20% confidence
6

Conservative startup-ramp annual family throughput default: Nova is development-stage; early regulatory material supports phased low-cadence expendable operations before reuse. Si...

Nova
GTO
2,500 kg
Unknown
Unknown
Stoke Space Nova
Nova
TLI1,250 kgUnknownUnknownStoke Space Nova
Nova
escape800 kgUnknownUnknownStoke Space Nova
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Mentions
406
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
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The loaded EXOpod Nova deployer with satellites was delivered to Andøya spaceport for final integration with the Spectrum launch vehicle.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Feb 19, 2026Exolaunch Successfully Integrates Five Satellites with ‘Spectrum’ Launch Vehicle
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Exolaunch will use its flight-proven EXOpod Nova deployment system to deliver the payloads to orbit.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 18, 2026Exolaunch to deploy five satellites on Spectrum mission from Norway

Following integration, the loaded EXOpod Nova deployer was transported to Andoya spaceport for final mechanical and electrical integration with the Spectrum launch vehicle.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 18, 2026Exolaunch to deploy five satellites on Spectrum mission from Norway

The Series D funding focused on completing activation of Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and expanding production capacity for the Nova launch vehicle.

PlanFinancialGrowthValue 4.0Feb 17, 2026Stoke Space Technologies Extends Previously Announced Series D Financing

Nova is being designed by Stoke to lower the barrier to orbit for government and commercial customers that need flexible launch schedules.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.6Feb 13, 2026Stoke Space expands Series D funding to $860M to drive Nova launch development

Stoke Space had enough capital at the end of last year to fund the first few flights of its Nova rocket.

FinancialPlanValue 3.5Feb 13, 2026Axiom Space Raises $350M to Fuel Station, Suit Development

Earlier funds supported completion of Stoke’s launch site activation activities and scaling of Nova vehicle manufacturing to meet expected customer demand.

GrowthFinancialCapabilityValue 3.5Feb 13, 2026Stoke Space expands Series D funding to $860M to drive Nova launch development

The new funding is intended to accelerate Stoke’s technology development and vehicle readiness so that Nova can operate with aircraft-like frequency while maintaining full and rapid reusability across its stages.

FinancialCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 13, 2026Stoke Space expands Series D funding to $860M to drive Nova launch development

Stoke Space had sufficient capital at the end of last year to fund the first few flights of its Nova rocket.

FinancialPlanValue 3.5Feb 13, 2026The First Flight of Ariane 64 Reaches Orbit

Nova is being designed by Stoke to support missions that may require rapid turnaround and high reliability.

CapabilityValue 3.2Feb 13, 2026Stoke Space expands Series D funding to $860M to drive Nova launch development

Stoke Space intends to develop Nova’s reusability through multiple demonstration flights following a crawl-walk-run approach.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Feb 11, 2026Stoke Space Adds $350M to Series D Fundraise

Nova was designed by Stoke Space to be reusable.

CapabilityValue 3.0Feb 11, 2026Stoke Space Adds $350M to Series D Fundraise

Stoke Space’s inaugural Nova mission is targeting a trajectory beyond orbit to demonstrate high-energy performance.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Feb 11, 2026Stoke Space Adds $350M to Series D Fundraise

Stoke Space is aiming to fly its Nova rocket on an inaugural mission in 2026.

PlanValue 4.0Feb 11, 2026Stoke Space Adds $350M to Series D Fundraise

Impulso.Space signed an agreement in 2024 with Maritime Launch Services to provide integrated launch services for Spaceport Nova Scotia.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.7Feb 11, 2026Galaxia selects Impulso.Space to support launch for its MissionOne program

Stoke Space had enough capital at the end of last year to fund the first few flights of its Nova rocket.

FinancialPlanValue 3.8Feb 11, 2026Stoke Space Adds $350M to Series D Fundraise

Stoke Space had enough capital at the end of last year to fund the first few flights of its Nova rocket.

FinancialPlanValue 4.0Feb 9, 2026SpaceX Delays Mars Plans in Favor of the Moon

Maritime Launch Services supported Dutch company T-Minus Engineering’s rocket launch from Nova Scotia in November.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.2Jan 20, 2026Canada Rocket Company Emerges from Stealth

NordSpace will launch its Terra Nova CubeSat on SpaceX Transporter 18 in Q4 2026.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Jan 20, 2026Record number of Canadian payloads set for launch in 2026 (Updated)

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C achieved a soft lunar landing days after March 2, 2025.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 19, 2026The Artemis Campaign: A Brief Cislunar History