Stoke Space raised $1 billion in Series E funding, bringing total capital to $2.3 billion despite not yet attempting an orbital launch. The company announced plans for a larger Block 2 Nova rocket (15 tons to LEO) while preparing for its debut launch next year with the initial Nova Pathfinder variant.
Background
Stoke Space is a Washington-based reusable rocket company known for its innovative upper stage with regenerative cooling heat shield. The company has been developing the Nova rocket family since its founding.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 8, 2026 at 08:29 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10