A big small hop for Stoke Space
On September 17, at Stoke Space’s Moses Lake, Washington site, its Hopper2 test flight successfully showcased the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the company’s in-development reusable second-stage rocket. The Hopper test vehicle ascended to 30 feet (9 meters) and touched down in its designated zone after a 15-second flight. No launch provider is currently capable of landing and reusing its upper-stage rocket component, highlighting the importance of Stoke’s recent test.
