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MaiaSpace
Reusable micro-launcher for European sovereign access to space, developing Maia rocket. ArianeGroup subsidiary.
Founded 202251-200 employeesParis, France5 open positionsWebsite
Space & Satellites
Products & Solutions
Maia Launcher
A 50-metre, two-stage mini-launcher available in reusable (500 kg to SSO) and expendable (1,500 kg to SSO) versions, powered by four Prometheus bio-methane/LOX engines with a 3.5-metre fairing and up to 4-tonne capacity to inclined orbits.
Maia Reusable First Stage
Europe's first reusable rocket first stage designed for vertical landing on an autonomous barge at sea, selected by ESA's BEST! initiative alongside Isar Aerospace to develop future European reusable space transportation.
Colibri Kick-Stage
An optional upper kick-stage with a cluster of engines that increases mission flexibility for multi-orbit deployment and constellation replenishment -- successfully completed dual-engine hot-fire testing and environmental qualification at Thales Alenia Space facilities in 2025.
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ArianeGroup subsidiary founded in 2022, developing a 50-metre reusable mini-launcher fueled by bio-methane and liquid oxygen. Targets 20 launches per year from French Guiana by the start of the next decade, with first commercial operations planned for 2026 and EUR 180 million in advance payments received in 2024.
Offices
BordeauxKourou (French Guiana)
Customers & Partners
Eutelsat (multi-year, multi-launch contract for OneWeb LEO constellation from 2027)Exotrail (multi-launch deal for SpaceVan orbital transfer vehicle)ArianeGroup (parent company)CNES (French space agency)ESA (BEST! reusability initiative)Lukasiewicz-ILOT (Colibri kick-stage development)Thaliana Space (kick-stage partner)Thales Alenia Space (environmental testing)
Open Positions (5)
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MaiaSpace
Reusable micro-launcher for European sovereign access to space, developing Maia rocket. ArianeGroup subsidiary.
Founded 202251-200 employeesParis, France5 open positionsWebsite
Space & Satellites
Products & Solutions
Maia Launcher
A 50-metre, two-stage mini-launcher available in reusable (500 kg to SSO) and expendable (1,500 kg to SSO) versions, powered by four Prometheus bio-methane/LOX engines with a 3.5-metre fairing and up to 4-tonne capacity to inclined orbits.
Maia Reusable First Stage
Europe's first reusable rocket first stage designed for vertical landing on an autonomous barge at sea, selected by ESA's BEST! initiative alongside Isar Aerospace to develop future European reusable space transportation.
Colibri Kick-Stage
An optional upper kick-stage with a cluster of engines that increases mission flexibility for multi-orbit deployment and constellation replenishment -- successfully completed dual-engine hot-fire testing and environmental qualification at Thales Alenia Space facilities in 2025.
Open Positions (5)
the careers site
About
ArianeGroup subsidiary founded in 2022, developing a 50-metre reusable mini-launcher fueled by bio-methane and liquid oxygen. Targets 20 launches per year from French Guiana by the start of the next decade, with first commercial operations planned for 2026 and EUR 180 million in advance payments received in 2024.
Offices
BordeauxKourou (French Guiana)
Customers & Partners
Eutelsat (multi-year, multi-launch contract for OneWeb LEO constellation from 2027)Exotrail (multi-launch deal for SpaceVan orbital transfer vehicle)ArianeGroup (parent company)CNES (French space agency)ESA (BEST! reusability initiative)Lukasiewicz-ILOT (Colibri kick-stage development)Thaliana Space (kick-stage partner)Thales Alenia Space (environmental testing)
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