Stoke Space
companyDeveloping the fully reusable Nova launcher with a full-flow staged-combustion engine and actively cooled upper-stage heat shield.
Events · 24
- funding2026-02-10$860MStoke Space extends Series D financing to $860 million
- Stoke Space raises $510M Series D funding
- Stoke Space raises $510 million in Series D funding
- Stoke raises $510 million in Series D funding
- Selected for $5.6B NSSL program
- Stoke Space awarded $5.6B NSSL contract
- funding2025-01-15$260MStoke Space raises $260M in Series C investment
- funding2025-01-15$260MStoke Space raises $260 million in Series C investment
- partnership2024-04-08John E. Shaw appointed to Board of Directors
- partnership2024-04-08Appointment of John E. Shaw and Paul Croci
- funding2023-10-05$100MStoke Space secures $100 million in Series B investment
- funding2023-10-05$100MStoke Space secures $100 million Series B investment
- funding2023-10-05$100MStoke Space announces $100 million Series B investment
- milestoneHopper2 prototype shipped to test site
- milestoneFirst hotfire test of Nova's FFSC engine completed
- milestoneHopper2 shipped to test site for development tests
- milestoneFirst hotfire test of Nova's FFSC engine completed
- funding$860MStoke Space extends Series D financing to $860M
- milestoneHopper2 prototype shipped to test site
- milestoneHopper2 shipped to test site for development tests
- milestoneFirst hotfire test of full-flow, staged-combustion engine completed
- milestoneFirst hotfire test of FFSC engine completed
- funding$860MStoke Space extends Series D financing to $860 million
- funding$860MSeries D financing extended to $860 million
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Stoke Raises $510 Million to Scale Manufacturing of Fully reusable Nova Launch vehicle
Stoke has successfully raised $510 million in Series D funding as of September 23, 2025, to enhance the manufacturing capabilities of its fully reusable Nova launch vehicle. The funding round was led by Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), with additional contributions from various investors, marking a significant milestone in Stoke's growth trajectory in the launch vehicle sector.
Stoke Space selected for the U.S. Space Force’s $5.6B NSSL program
Stoke Space has been selected by the U.S. Space Force for its National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. This initiative aims to enhance the Space Force's capabilities in delivering national security payloads. The contract is valued at $5.6B, marking a significant step for Stoke Space in the competitive launch services market.
Stoke Space Announces $260 Million in New Investment
Stoke Space announced a significant funding milestone, raising $260 million in a Series C investment round aimed at advancing its development of 100% reusable medium-lift rockets. This capital infusion will support ongoing growth and innovation initiatives within the company, reinforcing its position in the competitive launch vehicle market as it seeks to revolutionize space access.
Stoke Space Completes First Successful Hotfire Test of Full-Flow, Staged-Combustion Engine
Stoke Space has successfully completed its first hotfire test of the new full-flow, staged-combustion (FFSC) rocket engine, which will power the first stage of Nova, its fully reusable medium lift launch vehicle. This technical milestone marks a significant advancement for Stoke, positioning the company to deliver the most robust and rapidly reusable medium lift rocket globally.
Stoke Space Announces $100 Million in New Investment
Stoke Space announced a significant milestone on October 5, 2023, securing $100 million in new Series B investment. This funding will be pivotal in advancing the development of the world’s most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket, enhancing their capabilities and fostering innovation within the aerospace sector. The investment aims to accelerate growth and technological advancements.