Maia (rocket)

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  • Maia
    FunctionPartially reusable orbital launch vehicle
    ManufacturerMaiaSpace (ArianeGroup)
    Country of originFlag of France.svg France
    Size
    Height50 m (160 ft)
    Diameter3.5 m (11 ft)
    Stages2 (plus optional 3rd)
    Capacity
    Payload to LEO
    Mass500 kg (1,100 lb) when reusable
    1,500 kg (3,300 lb) when expendable
    2,500 kg (5,500 lb) with 3rd stage and fully expendable