PERSEI Space at the Space Business Catalyst Demo Day 2026 in Toulouse
PERSEI Space took part in the Space Business Catalyst Demo Day 2026 by Thales Alenia Space in Toulouse, focused on sustainability and the circular economy in space.
Building a more sustainable space industry requires bringing together the right people, technologies and industrial capabilities to turn new ideas into real business opportunities. 🤝
Last week, PERSEI Space took part in the Space Business Catalyst Demo Day 2026 in Toulouse, France, an initiative by Thales Alenia Space that brings innovative companies closer to the space industry's industrial ecosystem.
What made this edition particularly interesting was its focus on sustainability and the circular economy. As the space sector continues to grow, we need to rethink not only how we build and operate spacecraft, but also how we manage their entire lifecycle, from manufacturing and in-orbit operations to end-of-life disposal.
It is encouraging to see major space industry players actively supporting this transition and creating opportunities for startups developing technologies that can make a difference. Integrating sustainability into the business strategy from the very beginning is essential if we want to move from ambition to tangible impact.
At PERSEI Space, this is precisely the challenge we are working on. Our electrodynamic tether technology aims to provide autonomous, propellant-free solutions for spacecraft end-of-life disposal, helping reduce the accumulation of space debris and supporting a more responsible use of Earth's orbital environment.
During the Demo Day, we had the opportunity to share an earlier version of our E.T.PACK deorbiting device, exchange perspectives with other companies and discuss how different technologies and approaches can contribute to a more sustainable space ecosystem.
Special thanks to Romy Behague, Ludovic Simon and Stefano Masiello, and the entire Space Business Catalyst team, for organising the event and supporting the participating startups; and to Giampiero Di Paolo, Delphine Knab, Cedric Balty and Thierry Gruszka, for the opening remarks, insightful discussions and for taking the time to meet with us.
Thank you to everyone involved for making this such a valuable opportunity. We are looking forward to continuing these conversations and building new collaborations.
See you at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen! 🚀🌱🌍