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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.
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Actions

Project NOVA will enable the United Kingdom to independently monitor satellites, orbital debris, and near-Earth objects, including asteroids and comets.

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

Project NOVA will improve the United Kingdom's ability to predict when decaying satellites or debris will reenter the atmosphere.

Capability
Page7of21
Value 3.8
May 7, 2026
Il Regno Unito avvia il Progetto NOVA alle Bermuda

The UK Space Agency plans to deploy 13 optical telescopes in five countries as part of Project NOVA.

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

Each Project NOVA site will include AllSky domes developed in collaboration with Baader Planetarium.

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

Project NOVA sensors will provide early warnings to help prevent collisions in orbit.

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

Intuitive Machines’ Micro Nova hopper-rover hybrid is designed to traverse challenging terrain and support distributed lunar operations.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5May 4, 2026Payload Field Guide: Lunar Rovers

Spaceport Nova Scotia has a recent $200 million military lease.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0May 4, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Issue 8)

The Department of National Defence has a $200-million, 10-year lease for a dedicated military launch pad at Spaceport Nova Scotia.

RelationshipsFinancialPlanValue 4.5Apr 27, 2026In Defence of Canada Briefing (Isue 7)

Terra Nova will serve as an in-orbit testbed for payload technologies and operational concepts.

CapabilityPlanValue 2.5Apr 21, 2026NordSpace receives DND IDEaS Phase 1 funding for the Kestrel VLEO satellite constellation concept

Terra Nova is scheduled to fly on a SpaceX Transporter mission later in 2026.

PlanValue 3.5Apr 21, 2026NordSpace receives DND IDEaS Phase 1 funding for the Kestrel VLEO satellite constellation concept

On March 16, the Department of National Defence announced a $200-million, 10-year lease for a dedicated military launch pad at Spaceport Nova Scotia.

RelationshipsFinancialCapabilityValue 4.6Apr 21, 2026Canada tables Bill C-28 to enact the Canadian Space Launch Act and regulate spaceflight

NordSpace is preparing Terra Nova, its inaugural pathfinder satellite, as a precursor to the Kestrel constellation.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Apr 21, 2026NordSpace receives DND IDEaS Phase 1 funding for the Kestrel VLEO satellite constellation concept

Terra Nova is a self-funded, dual-use demonstration mission.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.3Apr 21, 2026NordSpace receives DND IDEaS Phase 1 funding for the Kestrel VLEO satellite constellation concept

Maritime Launch Services and INNOSPACE signed a letter of intent to evaluate Spaceport Nova Scotia as a North American hub for the HANBIT launch vehicle.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Apr 17, 2026Canada, South Korea deepen ties with space cooperation agreement

Exolaunch uses CarboNIX separation rings, CarboNIX NEO separation rings, Quadro Arrow microsatellite separation systems, and EXOpod Nova deployers for satellite deployment missions.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 13, 2026Additional Rideshare Mission Announced by Exolaunch

Portal Space Systems launched its Mini-Nova payload on SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission to test systems for future spacecraft.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 9, 2026Portal Closes $50M Series A

Exolaunch provides integration services and EXOpod Nova deployment technologies for both standard and high-volume, high-mass CubeSats.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 7, 2026Electron will Launch Multiple JAXA Satellites

Exolaunch’s EXOpod NOVA deployers have been selected to provide satellite deployment services for the Kakushin Rising mission.

RelationshipsValue 4.3Apr 7, 2026Electron will Launch Multiple JAXA Satellites

Portal Space Systems is developing the Mini-Nova and Starburst spacecraft for in-space mobility missions.

CapabilityValue 3.5Apr 7, 2026In-Space Mobility, Maturing From Last Miles to Superhighways

Exolaunch’s EXOpod NOVA deployers allow increased satellite mass and volume compared with previous standards.

CapabilityValue 4.0Apr 6, 2026Satellite Deployers to be Used on JAXA Small Satellite Mission by Exolaunch