Stoke Space successfully conducted a vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTVL) developmental test flight of its Hopper2 reusable second stage rocket on September 17, 2023, at its test site in Moses Lake, Washington. This milestone demonstrates the company's commitment to developing 100% reusable rockets, advancing the future of sustainable space transportation and reducing launch costs significantly.

Stoke Space has shipped its reusable second stage prototype, Hopper2, to the test site in Moses Lake, Washington. This unit will undergo a series of development tests over the next few weeks. The company aims to advance its technology for fully reusable rockets, enhancing capabilities for future launch missions and reducing costs associated with space access.