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🤝 MaiaSpace and Space Faculty Announce Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Cross-Continent partnerships, advance the Global Space Ecosystem, and expand Asia Pacific Presence!   We’re thrilled to announce our strategic collaboration with MaiaSpace to shape the future of space! This partnership supports our mission to provide pathways for innovators to explore the space and deep tech sectors, ensuring critical talent development to drive the growing space ecosystem in Singapore and the region.   By opening doors to greater engagement and nurturing talent within both regions’ thriving space ecosystems, MaiaSpace and Space Faculty will drive expansion and innovation — leaving a meaningful impact on the global space ecosystem. 🚀   #SpaceFaculty #Maia #SpaceFacultyAsia #ExperimentLearnLead #SpaceIndustry #AsiaSpace #EuropeinSpace #SGSpace #21CC #SpaceTech #ExS #ExpandSpace #ISC #InternationalSpaceChallenge

MaiaSpace was honored to host Mr. Marco-Alexander Breit, Deputy Director General Aerospace, Maritime Industry, Security and Defence Industries at Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action; Mr. Walther Pelzer, Director General of the German Aerospace Center (DLR); as well as Dr. Christine Schmitz and Felix Lerner from Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and Annette Cosler-Paliern and Christian Müller from German Aerospace Center (DLR). 🚀 They could see first-hand our proto-factory in #Vernon (Normandy) where all sub-systems of the first European reusable and more eco-responsible mini launcher are integrated and tested. 🛠️ Visiting the factory and the stages separation test bench was a perfect occasion to show our test&learn, iterative approach, allowing us to go fast and target a first flight and the start of commercial operations in 2026. Interesting discussions were held on how Europe can combine its long-lasting technological expertise and excellence in space activities, with the agility of newcomers, in order to test new launchers development models, mainly driven by cost-reduction targets and obligations of results, and away from geo-return rules. We, at MaiaSpace, are convinced this is the recipe to create European space champions of tomorrow. And we try to implement this combination, not only with our partners, more than 50% of whom are European, non-French traditional space players or newcomers. But internally also, with one third of our ~250 MaiaSpacers bringing past-experience from incumbent space players. Last but not least, we explained how leveraging reusability allows us to be competitive on a larger launch market segment, while preparing the future with scalable technologies that can be implemented on rockets of various size, for limited additional development costs. #EuropeinSpace #Reusability #Innovation #Maia

🚀 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲! We’re excited to announce a major milestone for Arkadia Space: our first fully commercial contract with MaiaSpace, a leading European launcher company. This agreement marks a significant step forward in our journey, establishing Arkadia as a key player in space propulsion. Under this contract, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱𝟬𝗡 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗥𝗖𝗦) of MaiaSpace’s launcher—essential for ensuring precision and stability post-liftoff. Developed under ESA’s ARIEL contract, these thrusters meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. This contract is just the beginning of a strategic collaboration that could expand to future projects. With this milestone and the upcoming launch of 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗞, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗗-𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁, Arkadia Space is set for a breakthrough year. We’re proud of our team and grateful for the trust placed in us. 🚀

Tomorrow, Raphael Chevrier, PhD, will be speaking at the 'Journée de l'Innovation' hosted by CNES in Toulouse during a must-attend panel discussion on our two-stage reusable mini-launcher. But that’s not all —  Simon Tollis will also be there! A great opportunity to meet them both, exchange insights, and discover the latest innovations from MaiaSpace. Will you be attending? Let’s connect! #MaiaSpace #DowntoEarth #Reusability #CNES #JournéedelInnovation #Innovation

🚀 SmallSat Symposium is just around the corner! Next week, Laurent TRAN DIEN, our Business Development Senior Manager, and Beatriz Romero, our Head of Customer Experience & Success Office, will be attending, ready to connect, exchange ideas, and share the latest updates from MaiaSpace. If you are around, don’t miss the chance to meet them in person and discuss latest developments and business opportunities related to our reusable mini-launcher. #MaiaSpace #DowntoEarth #SmallSat #SmallSatSymposium #Reusability #Innovation

𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝟑 During the European Space Conference (Brussels), MaiaSpace CEO Yohann Leroy highlighted the necessity to reduce costs by at least a factor of 3 compared to traditional methods, in order to counterbalance scale effects unfavourable to micro-mini launchers and to align with heavy launchers in terms of price per kilo deployed in Space. 𝑂𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑙𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑟𝑒: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝: Thanks to disruptive development methods combined with the existing expertise developed in the European space sector over 4 decades, MaiaSpace takes up the challenge to develop its reusable launcher in 4 years, with a first flight in 2026 from Kourou (French Guiana), to accelerate market entry and return on investments. 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: With 2 launchers (reusable and expendable) for the development costs of 1 and the Colibri kick-stage added as an option, MaiaSpace addresses a larger satellites market segment compared to other projects of this category; 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: MaiaSpace leverages technologies (i.e. high and variable-thrust engine, technological bricks enabling the vertical recovery of the first stage on a barge at sea) that can be implemented on heavier launch vehicles for a fraction of the costs necessary to develop new rockets; 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Integrating from Day 1 technologies that minimize the environmental impact of space activities (i.e. LOx/Bio-sourced Methane, reusability, in-orbit servicing) will become a competitive advantage. No doubt that commercial or institutional customers will soon select launch service providers also depending on their environmental performance.  Thanks to the other panelists for the fruitful discussion Ricardo Conde Christian Hauglie-Hanssen Xavier Llairo Miguel Bello Mora #Innovation #Space #Maia #Reusability

Today in Les Echos, our CEO Yohann Leroy shared his views on how Europe can take advantage of the European Launcher Challenge initiated by European Space Agency - ESA to test a new model for the development of new launch vehicles. Switching from an obligation of means to an obligation of results through models supporting operational and commercial development thanks to launch service contracts, would trigger a virtuous circle to nurture the global champions of tomorrow. While public support remains necessary for industry-led solutions to exist, the use of public funds should and can be optimized, to maximize the multiplier effect on private investments to fund credible and future-proof projects.   Discover our detailed vision in the op-ed published in Les Echos (link in first comment).   #Maia #Space #Innovation #Europe #MaiaSpace #Reusability

Meet us in Brussels! 🗓️ On January 28-29, MaiaSpace team will be present at the 17th European Space Conference in Brussels. 🤝 Come and meet us to discuss latest developments and business opportunities related to our reusable mini-launcher. 📢 On Jan. 29 @12:10 pm, don't miss our CEO Yohann Leroy participation to the round table "Infrastructure, operations and launchers for agile, sustainable and competitive launch services". #EuropeanSpaceConf Business Bridge Europe #reusibility

MaiaSpace team wishes you a wonderful year 2025! #Maia #NewYear #2025Challenges

A few days ago, the CAMPUS DE L'ESPACE hosted a dynamic morning exploring the key opportunities and challenges in NewSpace and Defense. Following this insightful session, MaiaSpace team organized a unique visit to our facilities nestled in the Vernon forest. We were thrilled to welcome the Agence de l'innovation de défense director, Patrick Aufort, and his team. They could see first-hand our latest operational milestones for the development of the first European reusable and more eco-responsible mini launcher, which includes the vertical recovery of the main stage on a barge at sea. This visit also offered attendees an exclusive glimpse into our different test zones: ❄️ Our full-scale prototype of the upper stage equipped with a fully representative mock-up of the LOX/bio-methane Prometheus® engine, ready to continue wet rehearsals; 🔗 The first prototype of our Inter-Stage System on his test bench, ready to simulate stages separation; 🔥 Our optional kick-stage Colibri being prepared for another full firing test campaign. Thanks to Jean-Michel Parlier, AID, and Jean Delalandre, Comité Richelieu, who made this visit possible and thanks to all attendees for their enthusiasm throughout the day. #MaiaSpace #AID #Innovation #Reusability #DowntoEarth 📷 Octave BENARD