ClearSpace
Removing defunct satellites
ClearSpace operates in the debris removal & servicing sector of the space industry, is headquartered in Switzerland, was founded in 2017, is at Series A stage, employs 1-10 people.
ClearSpace at a glance
| Status | Activechecked August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sector | Debris Removal & Servicing |
| Headquarters | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Stage | Series A |
| Team size | 1-10 |
| Website | clearspace.today |
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Timeline & funding
- January 2026Contract
- September 2024Contract
- April 2024Company
- August 2023Anomaly
- January 2023FundingSeries A: EUR 26.7M (about US$29M); separate from the ~EUR 110M ESA ClearSpace-1 mission contract, which is a contract, not equity↗Co-led by OTB Ventures and Swisscom Ventures, with the Luxembourg Future Fund, Lakestar, In-Q-Tel, Happiness Capital and 600 T Space Investments
- January 2023Funding
Mission
An EPFL spin-off demonstrating satellite removal technology through its CleanSpace One mission.
ClearSpace is a spin-off from the EPFL Space Center focusing on developing technologies and services to remove unresponsive or derelict satellites from space. The company works on the CleanSpace One mission to demonstrate the set of technologies necessary for these operations.
Team
- Luc Piguet · Co-founder & CEO
- Muriel Richard · Co-founder
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