MISSION NAME
Demo Flight
Status
TBD
DATE
31 DEC 2026
LAUNCH PROVIDER
MaiaSpace
Launch Pad
Soyuz Launch Complex
Description
First launch of MaiaSpace’s Maia launch vehicle. Planned reusability of the 1st stage is TBD.
Maia
Rocket Description
The Maia rocket is a future orbital reusable launch vehicle under development by the French startup MaiaSpace, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ArianeGroup. The first stage is powered by 3 Prometheus gas generator methane/LOX engines developed under ESA's Future Launchers Preparatory Programme, with the first stage booster returning to a barge at sea. The second stage is powered by a single Prometheus engine, with restart capability. An optional Colibri kick stage could be added to provide enhanced mission flexibility as well as performance to LEO.