In 2024, Colibri, our bi-propellant vertical take-off and landing (VTVL) rocket, completed 53 flights. Our student team has demonstrated the ability to implement this advanced technology, which will be used for launcher reuse and interplanetary landers. In its final free flight, Colibri achieved 105 meters altitude and 30 meters horizontal travel, landing safely back on its launch pad. It's now Europe's first free-flying hopper! Two sub-projects were started in 2020 in order to develop the key elements of this vehicle: an UAV named uMouche for the flight control and our F-100 bipropellant engine for the propulsion.
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The free-flight campaign is complete!
The co-founders, who attended the same high school and have long shared a passion for space, naturally progressed to creating the association to contribute to the industry. In 2024, more than 15 people from diverse technical fields have joined the project alongside their studies.
We created Gruyère Space Program in november 2018, after entering EPFL. From the beginning, our focus has been on gaining experience and knowledge, starting with small 3D-printed rocket models. In 2020, we advanced to Thrust Vector Control (TVC) rockets, incorporating active control into our project, which led to the creation of Colibri.
As the project concluded and our team completed their studies, we spun off from GSP to create PAVE Space, a Swiss company dedicated to pioneering advancements in space technology. Our mission statement is:
"Through space mobility and advanced robotics, we are creating autonomous spacecraft to make space more transparent, sustainable, and operational."
We would like to thank our partners for believing in us and helping us achieve our goals. It is because of you that this world’s first has be made possible.
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Be it through the media, fairs, or school activities, we are always happy to share our passion with others. If you are a journalist and interested in our work, please ask our press kit.
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We always enjoy when we have the opportunity to share our work with others at events. It is a great occasion to meet people who share our passion for space or are simply interested in our team.
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In 2024, Colibri, our bi-propellant vertical take-off and landing (VTVL) rocket, completed 53 flights. Our student team has demonstrated the ability to implement this advanced technology, which will be used for launcher reuse and interplanetary landers. In its final free flight, Colibri achieved 105 meters altitude and 30 meters horizontal travel, landing safely back on its launch pad. It's now Europe's first free-flying hopper! Two sub-projects were started in 2020 in order to develop the key elements of this vehicle: an UAV named uMouche for the flight control and our F-100 bipropellant engine for the propulsion.
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The co-founders, who attended the same high school and have long shared a passion for space, naturally progressed to creating the association to contribute to the industry. In 2024, more than 15 people from diverse technical fields have joined the project alongside their studies.
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| Jérémy Marciacq Co-founder, President GNC, SE, Sponsoring | Julie Böhning Co-founder, Advisor Strategy, GNC and communication | Simon Both Co-founder, Treasurer Structure and propulsion |
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| Pierre Morin Member, Secretary Propulsion | Lionel Isoz Member Telecom |
We created Gruyère Space Program in november 2018, after entering EPFL. From the beginning, our focus has been on gaining experience and knowledge, starting with small 3D-printed rocket models. In 2020, we advanced to Thrust Vector Control (TVC) rockets, incorporating active control into our project, which led to the creation of Colibri.
As the project concluded and our team completed their studies, we spun off from GSP to create PAVE Space, a Swiss company dedicated to pioneering advancements in space technology. Our mission statement is:
"Through space mobility and advanced robotics, we are creating autonomous spacecraft to make space more transparent, sustainable, and operational."
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Be it through the media, fairs, or school activities, we are always happy to share our passion with others. If you are a journalist and interested in our work, please ask for our press kit.
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