<name>Pave Spacename> <description>Pave Space provides modular orbital services, including the LYOBA heavy‑lift kickstage that can deliver up to 5 tonnes to MEO, GEO, or TLI on any launch vehicle, enabling faster and lower‑cost access to
Funding
$335.1K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Current satellite operations lack efficient mobility solutions, hindering space safety and operational transparency. Traditional methods limit the ability to inspect satellites and extend the lifespan of geostationary telecom satellites, impacting revenue potential and increasing risks in space.
Solution
PAVE Space offers engineering services focused on guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) and propulsion to enhance satellite mobility. Their services include satellite inspection missions designed to improve space safety and operational transparency. Additionally, PAVE Space provides life extension services for geostationary telecom satellites, aiming to maximize revenue from existing assets by prolonging their operational lifespan. The company leverages expertise in GNC/RPO algorithms, visual navigation, docking systems, and propulsion to deliver custom solutions tailored to specific mission needs.
Target Audience
PAVE Space targets satellite operators, telecommunications companies with geostationary satellites, and organizations requiring enhanced space situational awareness and safety.
Features
- Hopper as a Service: Engineering services in mobility, primarily in GNC and propulsion.
- Space Surveillance & Tracking: Satellite inspection missions to enhance transparency and safety in space operations (available in 2027).
- Life Extension: Extending the life of GEO telecom satellites to maximize revenue from existing assets (available in 2030).
- Custom GNC/RPO algorithms developed based on simulation expertise.
- Advanced visual navigation systems for in-orbit servicing.
- Development of reliable docking mechanisms, focusing on robotics.
- Experience in developing and integrating bi-liquid engines for complex propulsion systems.