News & Updates

What's happening at Vaya

Program updates, contract announcements, and technical milestones.

April 29, 2025

Press Release
Vaya Space Acquires Machining Division of KAM Technologies, Launches “Vaya Advanced Machining” to Expand Precision Manufacturing Capabilities
Vaya Space, a space and defense company based on Florida’s Space Coast, proudly announces the acquisition of the machining operations of KAM Technologies

June 3, 2025

Press Release
Vaya Space Welcomes Chad Taylor to Board of Directors
Vaya Space, a space and defense company, is pleased to announce the addition of Chad Taylor as an advisor for the Board of Directors.

July 29, 2025

Press Release
Vaya Space Selected for $1.2M AFWERX Phase II Contract to Advance Hypersonic Propulsion
Vaya Space announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II in the amount of $1,236,406 focused on the development of the Hybrid-Fueled Ramjet, a throttleable and restartable hypersonic missile propulsion system.

October 28, 2025

Press Release
Vaya Space Welcomes Ron Schneweis to the Board of Directors
Vaya Space, a privately held space and defense company headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ron Schneweis as a member of the Board of Directors.

November 19, 2025

Press Release
Vaya Space and Seagate Space Announce Plans for a Gulf-Based Offshore Launch Capability for Hybrid Rockets
Vaya Space and Seagate Space have agreed to pursue the development of an offshore launch capability for Vaya's Dauntless hybrid rocket, supporting both commercial and defense sector missions. The collaboration aims to unlock a new era of mobile, sea-based launch infrastructure, expanding access to space with greater flexibility and mission-specific orbit targeting.

Vaya Space develops advanced hybrid propulsion systems for defense and space applications. With active programs under the US Army, US Air Force, DARPA, and industry partners, Vaya's patented Vortex-Hybrid engine is the leading hybrid propulsion platform under US defense development.

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