25 APR 2025 · Source — European Spaceflight
MaiaSpace Selects Łukasiewicz–ILOT to Develop Kick-Stage Engine

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French launch startup MaiaSpace has selected the Łukasiewicz Research Network’s Institute of Aviation to develop the engine that will power its Colibri kick stage. Founded in 2021 as a wholly owned subsidiary of ArianeGroup, MaiaSpace is developing a two-stage rocket called Maia. The rocket will be capable of…
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