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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
Track
Mentions
406
All verified mentions of this launch vehicle family in source documents.
0.0-5.0
Actions

Stoke Space is developing the fully reusable Nova launch vehicle to provide high-frequency access to orbit.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.4Oct 19, 2025Another Successful Starship Test Flight

The new capital raised by Stoke Space will expand production capacity for the Nova vehicle and activate Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral.

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PlanGrowthFinancialValue 4.0Oct 19, 2025Another Successful Starship Test Flight

Payloads aboard Astrobotic's 'Peregrine' and Intuitive's 'Nova-C' are limited to under 100 kg.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 16, 2025米インパルス、月着陸船の開発に着手–スペースXの第1号従業員が設立

RDX has taken a stake valued at $1.7 million in Maritime Launch Services, who will operate the future Spaceport Nova Scotia.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Oct 10, 2025RDX signs MOU with Space Machines Company on responsive space operations

The Nova launch vehicle will support missions including satellite constellation deployment, in-space mobility, and downmass.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.5Oct 9, 2025Stoke Space raises $510 million to scale mfg of the firm’s fully reusable Nova launch vehicle

Nova is also designed to lift 2,500 kg to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

CapabilityValue 4.0Oct 9, 2025Latest News

Stoke Space has raised $510 million in Series D funding to develop its Nova rocket.

FinancialPlanCapabilityGrowthValue 4.5Oct 9, 2025Stoke Raises $510M To Accelerate Nova Rocket Launch

Nova is designed to be a fully reusable rocket that is expected to lift off on its first orbital test flight next year.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 9, 2025Stoke Raises $510M To Accelerate Nova Rocket Launch

Stoke Space is developing a reusable, medium-lift Nova launch vehicle based in Kent, Washington.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.0Oct 9, 2025Latest News

The funding will enable Stoke to boost production of the Nova rocket and complete its work at Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

GrowthFinancialPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 9, 2025Stoke Raises $510M To Accelerate Nova Rocket Launch

The new capital will expand production capacity for the Nova vehicle and facilitate the activation of Launch Complex 14.

GrowthPlanValue 3.6Oct 9, 2025Stoke Space raises $510 million to scale mfg of the firm’s fully reusable Nova launch vehicle

Stoke Space plans to use the Series D funding to expand production capacity for the Nova vehicle.

GrowthFinancialPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 9, 2025Latest News

Stoke Space has raised a $510 million Series D funding round to fund its Nova rocket through the first flights.

FinancialPlanGrowthValue 4.5Oct 9, 2025Latest News

Nova is designed to carry 3,000 kg to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) in the reusable configuration and 7,000 kg to LEO in maximum payload capacity.

CapabilityValue 5.0Oct 9, 2025Latest News

Stoke Space has completed Stage 2 structural qualification for the Nova rocket.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Oct 9, 2025Latest News

Stoke Space is developing the fully and rapidly reusable Nova launch vehicle to provide high-frequency access to orbit.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.6Oct 9, 2025Stoke Space raises $510 million to scale mfg of the firm’s fully reusable Nova launch vehicle

The NSSL award allows Stoke Space to compete for national security launches once the Nova rocket is demonstrated and certified.

RelationshipsPlanGovernanceValue 4.0Oct 9, 2025Latest News

The capital raised will accelerate the development of the fully reusable Nova rocket.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.0Oct 8, 2025RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Big news – we’ve raised $510M in Series D funding! Total funding is now at $990M. This capital will accelerate our fully reusable Nova rocket development and Launch Complex 14 activation at Cape Canaveral. Incredibly grateful to our investment partners and excited to keep the momentum going! Full details: https://www.stokespace.com/stoke-space-technologies-raises-510-million-to-scale-manufacturing-of-fully-reusable-nova-launch-vehicle/

Exolaunch will use its flight-proven CarboNIX separation systems, EXOpod Nova CubeSat deployers, and the modular multi-satellite adapter EXOport to deploy more than a dozen satellites.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Oct 3, 2025Exolaunch to deploy 13 satellites on the Bandwagon-4 Mission

RDX will launch from Spaceport Nova Scotia, which it has invested in and has already passed its environmental review.

PlanRelationshipsLegalValue 4.4Sep 25, 2025NordSpace postpones suborbital launch, cites fuel issue