Tag: Maiaspace

HyImpulse, Latitude, MaiaSpace, Orbex, RFA and The Exploration Company have sent an open letter to ESA outlining key priorities for the implementation of the agency's European Launcher Challenge.

European Launch Startups Send Open Letter to ESA Outlining Key Priorities

2024 in review: Key achievements of European launch companies, including Vega C’s operational comeback and Ariane 6’s long-awaited first flight.

Top European Launch Companies of 2024

MaiaSpace CEO Johann Leroy has suggested that a partnership with Italian rocket builder Avio could benefit both companies.

MaiaSpace CEO Suggests Partnership with Avio Could Benefit Europe

CNES has tapped MaiaSpace to repurpose the Soyuz launchpad at the Guiana Space Centre for its two-stage, partially reusable Maia rocket.

MaiaSpace Tapped to Take Over Soyuz Site in French Guiana

MaiaSpace has announced that it expects to conduct the first hot fire test of a Maia upper stage in 2025.

MaiaSpace Prepares to Start Hot Fire Testing in 2025

The first hop test of ESA’s Themis reusable booster demonstrator will now occur no earlier than 2025.

Themis Reusable Booster Demonstrator Hop Tests Delayed Once Again

CNES has published a call aimed at securing a new tenant for the old Soyuz Launch site at the Guiana Space Centre.

New Rocket to Take Over Soyuz Site in French Guiana

The French government is expected to announce that it will award launch contracts to four startups with a combined value of €400 million.

France Expected to Commit €400M to Support Four Launch Startups

ArianeGroup’s investment in MaiaSpace will increase from approximately €40M to €125M as the company pursues a 2025 maiden launch.

ArianeGroup to Increase MaiaSpace Investment to €125M

A look at the top European launch companies of 2023 based on launches completed, milestones achieved, and funding secured.

Top European Launch Companies of 2023

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