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ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has pushed back the expected launch date for the inaugural flight of its rocket to 2027.

MaiaSpace Pushes Inaugural Launch of Maia Rocket to 2027

MaiaSpace has signed a multi-launch agreement with Eutelsat to support the expansion of its OneWeb satellite constellation, with flights set to begin in 2027.

Eutelsat Awards MaiaSpace Multi-Launch Contract for OneWeb Satellites

MaiaSpace will launch an initial flight of its two-stage Maia rocket in 2026 with a reduced propellant load on a suborbital trajectory, targeting a minimum altitude of 100 kilometres.

MaiaSpace to Launch “Minimum Viable Product” in 2026

As part of ESA’s BEST! initiative, ArianeGroup has proposed an Ariane 6 evolution that would use reusable MaiaSpace-derived boosters.

ArianeGroup Proposes Ariane 6 Evolution Using MaiaSpace Boosters

Top European launch companies of 2025, ranked by flight activity, development progress, funding milestones, and operational readiness across Europe’s launch sector.

Top European Launch Companies of 2025

In public filings published in July, French rocket builder MaiaSpace reported receiving €180 million in advance payments in 2024.

MaiaSpace Received €180M in Advance Payments in 2024

MaiaSpace has completed a six-month burst test campaign that pushed multiple subscale propellant tank prototypes to failure.

MaiaSpace Completes Burst Test Campaign and Begins Orbital Vehicle Development

ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace has selected Poland’s Łukasiewicz–ILOT to develop the engine for its Colibri kick stage.

MaiaSpace Selects Łukasiewicz–ILOT to Develop Kick-Stage Engine

While less publicised, the ArianeGroup-led SkyHopper project, like Themis, aims to develop a reusable rocket first stage.

Where SkyHopper Fits into ArianeGroup’s Reusability Efforts

Credit: MaiaSpace

MaiaSpace Has Secured Its First Commercial Customer

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