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MaiaSpace signs Polish institute to build Colibri kick-stage engines

French ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace signed a contract with Poland's Łukasiewicz-ILOT and spin-off Thaliana Space to develop and deliver 420 newton engines for its Colibri kick stage, extending the Maia rocket's payload reach.

Verified AI-drafted Łukasiewicz-ILOT press release, 23 April 2025

What it does not test. It does not disclose the contract's value or guarantee the engine will fly on Maia's planned 2026 debut.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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