About | PAVE Space

Our Mission

PAVE Space exists to solve the last-mile problem of space logistics. While launch costs have plummeted, moving payloads between orbits remains expensive, unreliable, and fragmented. We are building propulsion systems and orbital infrastructure that turn space transportation into a predictable, on-demand service. Our goal is to make orbit-to-orbit transfers as routine as ground freight, unlocking the full potential of the space economy.

Our Story

PAVE Space was founded in Zurich, Switzerland, with a singular focus: closing the in-space transportation gap. As the commercial space industry expanded rapidly, it became clear that getting to orbit was only half the challenge. Moving assets once in space remained a bottleneck.

Our founding team brought together expertise in aerospace propulsion, orbital mechanics, and systems engineering to develop a new class of propulsion modules purpose-built for logistics. From the beginning, we designed for modularity, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Today, PAVE Space is advancing from development toward flight-ready hardware, supported by leading European investors and a growing network of launch and satellite partners.

PAVE Space team working in a modern lab environment in Zurich, propulsion hardware on test bench

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we build.

Precision

In orbital mechanics, millimeters matter. We engineer every component to the highest tolerance standards, because in space there are no second chances on a missed maneuver.

Reliability

Our customers trust us with mission-critical payloads. We build systems that perform flawlessly through rigorous testing, redundancy, and proven engineering practices.

Innovation

We challenge conventional approaches to space propulsion. From green propellants to autonomous navigation, we push boundaries to deliver better outcomes for our partners.

Sustainability

Space must be developed responsibly. We use non-toxic propellants, design for debris mitigation, and commit to sustainable practices that protect the orbital environment.

Backed by Visionaries Club

PAVE Space closed a EUR 4.5M Seed Round led by Visionaries Club, one of Europe's leading early-stage venture capital firms. This funding accelerates our path to flight-ready propulsion hardware and expands our team in Zurich.

Built for the New Space Economy