Startup · Space Coast
Vaya Space
Vaya Space develops orbital launch vehicles powered by vortex-hybrid rocket engines that burn recycled-plastic (HDPE) fuel grains, targeting both commercial and defense small-satellite launch.
Dual-Use & Defense TechAerospace & SpaceCleanTech & EnergyGrowth / Scaling
Space and defense propulsion startup in Cocoa, Florida, founded in 2017 as Rocket Crafters, building throttleable, restartable vortex-hybrid engines and launch vehicles.
Notable: Won a contract to launch a small-satellite constellation; vortex-hybrid engine demonstrated restart capability across 11 tests; partnering with Seagate Space on sea-based launch.