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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Vaya Space’s hybrid rocket test used 3D-printed fuel grains manufactured from recycled thermoplastics.
Vaya Space plans to scale for production and targets a first commercial orbital launch in 2023.
Vaya Space and Athens State University agreed to launch a smallsat that is in development and planned for placement into low Earth orbit in 2023.
Vaya Space is capable of launching payloads greater than 1,000 kg into low Earth orbit and payloads greater than 600 kg into sun-synchronous orbit.
Vaya Space plans to partner with Brazilian companies and develop local, regional, and global supply chains.
Vaya Space plans an initial manufacturing footprint in Brazil of approximately 10,000 square meters.
Vaya Space will create a Brazilian subsidiary as part of its strategic plan to expand operations into South America.
Vaya Space is capable of launching payloads greater than 1,000 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).