Planet Labs signs multi-launch agreement with Stoke Space
PL•Planet Labs signed a multi-launch agreement with Stoke Space to expand launch capacity for maintaining and growing its constellation. The missions will use Stoke’s reusable Nova rocket, with Pathfinder orbital demonstrations beginning in 2027.
1. Launch agreement
Planet Labs signed a multi-launch agreement with Stoke Space to expand launch capacity for constellation maintenance and growth. Primary payload rights give Planet flexibility to specify launch dates and target orbital planes.
2. Nova mission schedule
The missions will use Stoke Space’s fully reusable Nova rocket from Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 14. Contract missions will align with Stoke’s development schedule, including Nova Pathfinder orbital demonstrations beginning in 2027 and subsequent Nova Block 2 deployment.
