Stoke Space chosen for U.S. Space Force NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1, eligible for $5.6B using reusable Nova rocket

Stoke Space was selected for the U.S. Space Force’s NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 program and can now compete for up to $5.6 billion in national security launch contracts using its 100% reusable Nova rocket; it also received a $5 million task order to assess capabilities and develop tailored mission assurance. The IDIQ contract runs through June 2029 with a five-year ordering-period option, and Stoke is one of five companies chosen to support the Space Force’s critical national security missions.