General InformationClearSpace SA is a Swiss space debris removal company founded in 2018 with approximately 100+ employees, focused on active debris removal and in-orbit servicing missions.
Funding & FinancialsThe company has raised over €100 million across multiple rounds, including significant funding from ESA and private investors, with Series B completion in 2023.
Leadership & TeamFounded by Luc Piguet and Muriel Richard, the company is led by CEO Luc Piguet, a former Swiss astronaut and space industry veteran with deep expertise in orbital mechanics.
Recent ActivityClearSpace-1 mission contract with ESA was confirmed for launch targeting 2026 to capture and deorbit the Vespa rocket body from a 2013 Vega rocket launch.