Stoke Space develops the Nova, a fully reusable medium-lift rocket that provides on-demand access to any orbit, significantly reducing launch costs by 20 times. The technology addresses the high expenses and environmental impact associated with traditional rocket launches, enabling sustainable and scalable operations in the space economy.
Funding
$436.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current launch solutions are expensive and environmentally impactful, hindering the growth of the space economy. Traditional rockets often have limited reusability, leading to high costs per launch and unsustainable operational practices.
Solution
Stoke Space is developing Nova, a fully reusable medium-lift rocket designed to provide on-demand access to any orbit, significantly reducing launch costs. Nova's full reusability enables dynamic space operations, including capture, repositioning, and return of assets, as well as space cargo and logistics missions. The company's vertically integrated operations allow for rapid design, manufacturing, and testing of rocket engines, structures, and avionics. Stoke Space aims to foster a sustainable and scalable space economy by slashing atmospheric impact compared to today’s rockets.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations requiring frequent and affordable access to space, such as satellite operators, space logistics companies, and government agencies.
Features
- Fully reusable upper stage vehicle for on-demand access to any orbit
- Full-flow staged-combustion engine for the first stage
- Reentry heat shield demonstrated at flight heating conditions
- Vertically integrated design and manufacturing operations
- Rapid iteration through in-house testing facilities
- 98% reduction in atmospheric impact compared to traditional rockets