MaiaSpace
Develops a partially reusable methane-fueled mini-launcher for small satellite delivery to low Earth and sun-synchronous orbits
MaiaSpace designs, manufactures, and will operate the Maia rocket, a two-stage partially reusable mini-launcher fueled by liquid bio-methane and liquid oxygen. The vehicle stands 50 meters tall and is powered by four Prometheus engines — three on the main stage and one on the upper stage. In expendable configuration, Maia delivers 1,500 kg to sun-synchronous orbit; in reusable mode with first-stage vertical landing on a sea barge, it delivers 500 kg. An optional Colibri kick stage increases capacity to 2,500 kg expendable. Founded in 2022 as a subsidiary of ArianeGroup, MaiaSpace is headquartered in Paris with manufacturing and test facilities in Vernon, Normandy, targeting first orbital operations in 2027 from the Guiana Space Centre.
Develops solid and liquid-fueled launch vehicles including the Hyperbola series, with China's first privately-built orbital rocket and a reusable methane rocket in development
Develops small-lift methane-fueled launch vehicles and manufactures liquid propulsion systems, composite tanks, and satellite thrusters
