Stoke Space launches.

Stoke Space is developing Nova, a two-stage fully-reusable rocket with a novel actively-cooled metallic heat-shield upper stage. Both stages designed for rapid turnaround. First orbital flight expected 2026-2027. LaunchDetect will track Nova launches from Kodiak and Cape Canaveral.

Every Stoke Space launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition. Independent of any operator press release or broadcast.

Operator facts

CountryUnited States
Founded2020
HeadquartersKent, Washington
Active fleetNova (in development)
Primary padsPacific Spaceport Complex (Kodiak), Cape Canaveral
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