Dark

Dark was a Paris-based aerospace and defense startup founded in 2021 by former MBDA engineers Clyde Laheyne and Guillaume Orvain.

The company focused on space security and protection, aiming to safeguard humanity's future in space through advanced defense systems. Dark specialized in Active Debris Removal (ADR) and space defense missions, targeting space agencies and commercial satellite operators to mitigate orbital hazards and protect critical infrastructure. The company's flagship product was the Interceptor, a fully autonomous space robot designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It was capable of rapidly launching to de-orbit uncooperative objects, such as space debris and defunct satellites. Dark raised approximately $11 million in funding to develop its platform, with key investors including Eurazeo and Bpifrance. The company ceased operations on October 8, 2025.