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Stoke Space advances Nova toward potential 2026 debut with vehicle mating and engine completion

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Stoke Space has completed first-stage engines and conducted second-stage fit checks for Nova, its fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle. The milestones, including vehicle mating, mark further progress toward the startup’s potential 2026 maiden launch as attention remains focused on SpaceX’s Starship program.

Discovered 2026-08-19T14:05:16.563332-07:00 | 2026-08-19T14:05:16.563332-07:00

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  • Nova’s progress adds another fully reusable medium-lift vehicle to the emerging commercial launch market, with a potential maiden launch in 2026.
  • Completion of first-stage engines, second-stage fit checks and vehicle mating are concrete integration milestones ahead of flight testing and launch preparation.

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