Vaya Space, founded in 2017 and based in Cocoa, Florida, is a space and defense company that develops and manufactures orbital launch vehicles, in-space propulsion systems, and advanced missile engines. They are known for their patented vortex-hybrid rocket engine technology that uses recycled thermoplastics as fuel, promoting sustainability and safety. Vaya Space's primary product is the Dauntless small satellite launch vehicle, and they are also developing in-space propulsion systems for satellite maneuvering and debris avoidance, with launch operations planned from Cape Canaveral and potentially sea-based platforms through partnerships like that with The Spaceport Company. The company is working towards its first orbital launch in 2026 and has partnered with companies such as All Points' Space Prep for payload processing and C8 Secure for cybersecurity solutions.
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Launch Complex 13 has been designated as a future launch site for commercial providers Phantom Space and Vaya Space, neither of whom has successfully launched a rocket.
Kevin Lowdermilk, CEO of Vaya Space, noted that technology improvements could allow satellites to continue shrinking.
The memorandum of agreement between Phantom Space and Vaya Space outlines how the two companies will work concurrently at Launch Complex 13 (LC-13) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Phantom Space COO Mark Lester signed a memorandum of agreement with Vaya Space COO Rob Fabian to operate concurrently at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex 13 (LC-13).
Vaya Space designed, developed, built, and tested a Hellfire-class vortex-hybrid engine in less than six months.
The Spaceport Company has a partnership with Vaya Space, formerly known as Rocket Crafters, to host launches of Vaya Space vehicles as soon as 2025.
Vaya Space expects to deliver tactical payloads at ranges exceeding 1,0 m with precision accuracy at substantially lower cost.
Vaya Space received its first breakthrough patents, completed more than 100 successful test fires, and achieved its first successful launch in 2022.
The Vaya Space launch agreement expands Sidus Space’s ability to deliver satellite services.
Vaya Space developed rocket engine technologies that utilize more than 20 metric tons of recycled plastic bottles per launch.
Vaya Space produces its rocket engines using more than 20 metric tons of recycled thermoplastics.
Vaya Space successfully completed its inaugural test launch earlier in 2025.
Vaya Space will work with All2Space-affiliated Ideia Space to launch a satellite built by students in Brazil as part of an industry-specific education initiative.
All2Space signed an exclusive contract with Vaya Space to launch All2Space's satellite constellation.
Vaya Space established an agreement with Kennedy Space Center approving the transfer of technology from NASA under an existing expanded umbrella agreement.
Vaya Space was created in 2017 by Sid Gutierrez.
Vaya Space received notification of its first patent award earlier 2022.
Vaya Space received a patent for its Star-3D printed rocket fuel in early 2022.
Vaya Space completed over 90 successful static hot fire tests prior to its 2022-01-29 flight test.
Vaya Space launched a hybrid rocket from Mojave, California on 2022-01-29 under an existing FAA waiver.