Improving space mobility and logistics
Short Business Description:
This startup addresses the growing challenge of sustainable space operations by providing efficient orbital logistics solutions. With more satellites aging in orbit and increasing space debris, PAVE’s Satellite Life Extension (LEX) service will extend the lifespan of satellites by offering refueling, repositioning, and maintenance – reducing waste and replacement costs. To prepare for this, PAVE is launching an in-orbit demonstration in 2027, entering the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) market to track satellites and debris.
PAVE Space SA is a pioneering Swiss aerospace company with a bold mission: to transform orbital logistics and extend Earth’s industrial reach into space. Under the leadership of CEO and co-founder Julie Böhning, PAVE is building the infrastructure needed for a sustainable in-orbit economy. Julie Böhning is steering the company toward becoming the go-to “Space Handyman”, a trusted provider of in-orbit servicing and support for commercial satellites.
At the heart of PAVE’s long-term strategy lies its Satellite Life Extension (LEX) service, set to launch in 2030. This innovation aims to extend the lifespan of aging telecommunications satellites through refueling, repositioning, and maintenance, offering a cost-effective alternative to premature satellite decommissioning. In doing so, PAVE helps mitigate orbital debris and delays costly replacements, contributing significantly to the sustainability of space operations.
PAVE’s journey to orbit begins with immediate commercial activity. By 2027, the company will conduct its first in-orbit demonstration mission, marking its entry into the growing Space Situational Awareness (SSA) market. Monitoring satellites, debris, and other objects in orbit is a critical step toward ensuring safety in increasingly congested space environments.
Meanwhile, PAVE is already generating revenue through its Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) simulation services, supported by its flight-proven software and engineering expertise. In 2024, the company secured two contracts, which is a strong early signal of trust in its technological capabilities.
What sets PAVE Space apart is its strategic, stepwise approach to growth – each phase designed as a profit center while building toward its broader vision. The company’s modular mission architecture supports a wide range of future applications, from space-based energy production to in-situ resource utilization.
With a clear focus on sustainability, efficiency, and impact, Julie Böhning and her team are preparing to reshape how we operate in space.