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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.

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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.
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Actions

Infrastructure development is underway at Spaceport Nova Scotia.

GrowthValue 2.0May 29, 2026Nova Scotia Spaceport Gains Orbital Launch Partner in Isar Aerospace Agreement

Maritime Launch Services is developing Spaceport Nova Scotia as a dual-use commercial and defense launch facility serving domestic and international clients.

Plan
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Value 2.8
May 29, 2026
Nova Scotia Spaceport Gains Orbital Launch Partner in Isar Aerospace Agreement

The agreement pairs Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket with Spaceport Nova Scotia in Canso, Nova Scotia.

RelationshipsValue 4.0May 29, 2026Nova Scotia Spaceport Gains Orbital Launch Partner in Isar Aerospace Agreement

Lunar Vertex will fly aboard Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Trinity lander for Moon Base III.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0May 29, 2026NASA Outlines First Missions, Awards Rover Contracts for Permanent Moon Base

Intuitive Machines' Nova-C Trinity lander will study lunar swirls in the Reiner Gamma region.

GeneralValue 2.6May 28, 2026La base lunar de la NASA tendrá cientos de kilómetros cuadrados de extensión

Isar Aerospace has signed an agreement with Maritime Launch Services to conduct launches from Maritime Launch Services’ planned spaceport in Nova Scotia.

RelationshipsPlanGeneralValue 4.6May 28, 2026Isar Aerospace Signs Agreement to Launch from Future Canadian Spaceport

Moon Base III is planned for 2026 and will carry Lunar Vertex on Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Trinity lander.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0May 27, 2026NASA presenta le prime missioni della base lunare

Isar Aerospace and Maritime Launch Services are collaborating to develop orbital launch readiness at Spaceport Nova Scotia in Canada.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0May 26, 2026Isar Aerospace accelera i lanci da Spaceport Nova Scotia

Spaceport Nova Scotia is a launch site in Canada that is being positioned to support missions to polar orbits.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.5May 26, 2026Isar Aerospace accelera i lanci da Spaceport Nova Scotia

Maritime Launch Services Nova Scotia Ltd. and the Canadian Department of National Defence signed a 10-year sublease agreement for a portion of the Guysborough County site.

RelationshipsValue 4.0May 26, 2026Maritime Launch Services reports Q1 2026 results, anchored by $200M DND spaceport lease, announces new orbital launch agreement

Maritime Launch Services and Isar Aerospace signed a letter of intent on May 26, 2026, to pursue sovereign orbital launch readiness from Nova Scotia.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.1May 26, 2026Maritime Launch Services reports Q1 2026 results, anchored by $200M DND spaceport lease, announces new orbital launch agreement

In January 2026, Maritime Launch Services acquired 19.4 acres on the southern border of Canso, Nova Scotia, to build a permanent security checkpoint and a specialized satellite assembly and test facility.

RelationshipsCapabilityGrowthPlanValue 4.0May 26, 2026Maritime Launch Services reports Q1 2026 results, anchored by $200M DND spaceport lease, announces new orbital launch agreement

Spaceport Nova Scotia is strategically located to support access to mid- to high-inclination and polar orbits for Earth observation and communication satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5May 26, 2026Isar Aerospace accelera i lanci da Spaceport Nova Scotia

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Isar Aerospace proposed a sovereign space launch complex in Nova Scotia if TKMS wins the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project contract.

PlanRelationshipsValue 3.8May 25, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 11)

The TKMS and Isar Aerospace announcement references high-skilled jobs in Nova Scotia.

GrowthGeneralValue 1.8May 21, 2026What Does Isar Aerospace Have to Do With Canadian Submarines?

Reaction Dynamics aimed for an orbital launch in Canso, Nova Scotia in 2028.

PlanValue 2.0May 21, 2026Reaction Dynamics reveals new Longueuil facility and signs MOU with South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean

Maritime Launch Services is developing a launch facility in Nova Scotia.

GrowthValue 3.0May 21, 2026What Does Isar Aerospace Have to Do With Canadian Submarines?

Slingshot Aerospace Ltd received £4 million to build the global optical sensor network for Project NOVA.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityPlanValue 4.6May 7, 2026Il Regno Unito avvia il Progetto NOVA alle Bermuda

Three telescopes will be built at the Project NOVA site in Bermuda.

GrowthCapabilityValue 3.0May 7, 2026Il Regno Unito avvia il Progetto NOVA alle Bermuda

The Project NOVA site in Bermuda will be the first site in the United Kingdom's new global optical telescope network.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0May 7, 2026Il Regno Unito avvia il Progetto NOVA alle Bermuda