Vaya Space
Vaya Space, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cocoa, FL, provides launch services for small satellites using its Dauntless launch vehicle and Vortex-Hybrid Engine made from 99% recycled plastics.
Vaya Space Launch Services
Vaya Space provides launch services for small satellites, utilizing its Dauntless launch vehicle. Capable of sending over 1000kg of payload into low earth orbit and more than 600kg to sun synchronous orbit, the Dauntless offers both dedicated payload and rideshare options. This versatility aims to support a wide range of customer needs.
Vaya Space History
Vaya Space was founded in 2017 and is headquartered at 2941 Ox Bow Circle, Cocoa, FL 32926. Since its inception, the company has focused on innovative and sustainable launch solutions for the satellite industry. Notably, Vaya Space plans the inaugural launch of its Dauntless vehicle in 2025.
Vaya Space's Dauntless Launch Vehicle
The Dauntless launch vehicle is a cornerstone of Vaya Space's offerings. It is designed for payloads exceeding 1000kg to low earth orbit and over 600kg to sun synchronous orbit. The Dauntless components are recapturable, and its engines primarily reduce to water vapor and CO2 as they ascend. The vehicle's scalability and rapid production cycle are key features.
Vaya Space's Vortex-Hybrid Engine
Vaya Space's Vortex-Hybrid Engine merges liquid bi-propellant performance with solid rocket reliability. Made from 99% recycled plastics and using 3D printed, non-explosive fuel grains, the engine can be scaled and rapidly produced. It enables control through oxidizer flow adjustments, allows safe shutdowns and restarts, and targets a build, integrate, and launch-ready cycle of 30 days.
Sustainability at Vaya Space
Vaya Space emphasizes environmental sustainability, which is reflected in its use of 99% recycled plastics for rocket engines and reducing plastics on Earth by removing them from the planet. The company has received the International Green Award for Sustainability and Environmental Impact, highlighting its commitment to eco-friendly space solutions.