Proto‑qualification of first stage completed
Stoke Space announced the successful completion of structural verification for the first stage of its newly designed Nova launch vehicle. Tests conducted at the company’s own test facility demonstrated that the hardware meets the required load criteria.
Tests performed
The proto‑qualification campaign included static load testing, vibration analysis, and thermal stress testing of the primary structural components. All results fell within the predefined safety margins and validated the company’s engineering models.
Implications for development schedule
Finishing the structural verification represents a key milestone in Nova’s development timeline. With the first stage cleared, Stoke Space can proceed to integrate propulsion systems and prepare for upcoming flight‑test campaigns.
Future plans
In the next months the company intends to run additional test phases covering the second stage and the complete vehicle. Stoke Space aims to have Nova ready for an initial sub‑orbital flight by the end of the year.