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MaiaSpace Colibri orbital vehicle and kick stage

Colibri is MaiaSpace's optional orbital vehicle and kick stage, initially intended to improve Maia's payload injection flexibility and in-orbit mobility. Its developing chemical propulsion uses high-concentration hydrogen peroxide and ethanol. Additional in-orbit servicing functions, including active debris removal, are longer-term development objectives rather than established operational capabilities.

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Colibri kick stageMaia Colibri
Family Name
Colibri
Full Name
MaiaSpace Colibri orbital vehicle and kick stage
Roles
orbital_transfertechnology_demonstrator
Status
development
Type
spacecraft

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Description
Colibri is MaiaSpace's optional orbital vehicle and kick stage, initially intended to improve Maia's payload injection flexibility and in-orbit mobility. Its developing chemical propulsion uses high-concentration hydrogen peroxide and ethanol. Additional in-orbit servicing functions, including active debris removal, are longer-term development objectives rather than established operational capabilities.
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  • Entries
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      spacecraft
      Propulsion System
      Role
      maneuvering
      Variant Notes
      Count is one integrated subsystem, not the number of constituent thrusters.
    Name
    Colibri developing clustered propulsion subsystem

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Creation Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:56:04 UTC
Updated Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:56:04 UTC