Maia Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Maia launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Maia
Manufacturer
First Launch
Not Yet Launched
Successful Launches
0
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Active
Stages
2-3
Length
50 m
Diameter
3.5 m
Thrust
2,940 kN
Reusability
Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
1,500 kg
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.
Launch Sites used by Maia
Guiana Space Centre
European spaceport near the equator for satellite launches, managed by ESA and CNES.