Company — Tess Space

Collaborators

ESA Incubator

ESA BIC

Incubation program and non-dilutive support

Kick-Start

ESA BASS

Kick-Start grant

Grant

Norlys Vækstpulje

Grant

Award

Christian Nielsens Fond

Award and grant

Our Values

WHAT WE BUILD.
HOW WE BUILD IT.

Our values are shaped by the environments we operate in — and the people who make it possible. These are not just words, but principles we live by every day.

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Mission Driven

Real-world impact and operational value.

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People First

A strong team builds great technology.

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Engineering Excellence

From concept to field performance.

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Responsible Innovation

Technology for a safer and more resilient world.

Our Story

From idea
to impact.

Tess Space was founded to solve real operational challenges through autonomous ground systems. What started as a small team and a clear mission has grown into a dedicated company with global ambitions — driven by people who believe autonomy can make the world safer.

Nov 2024 Tess Space Founded Founded with a mission to bring advanced robotics and AI research into real-world autonomous ground systems.

2025 Selected for ESA BIC Denmark Joined the European Space Agency's business incubation program to accelerate the commercialization of our autonomous robotics technology.

Feb 2026 Autonomous UGV Field Trials Advanced our TITAN autonomy platform through real-world off-road testing of perception, localization, navigation and remote supervision.

Aug 2026 Defense Technology Demonstration Demonstrated our autonomous UGV technology at DALO Innovation Day, showcasing off-road autonomy to defense stakeholders.

Oct 2026 ESA SPACE-FOREST Validated Successfully demonstrated autonomous forest navigation, 3D mapping and environmental sensing through an ESA-funded Kick-Start project.

Our Team

MEET THE
PEOPLE BEHIND
TESS SPACE.

A multidisciplinary team with backgrounds in robotics, software, engineering, design and operations.

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SIMON BØGH in

CEO & Co-founder

With over 18 years of experience in robotics research and technology development, Simon specializes in space robotics, AI and autonomous systems for extreme environments. He combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, bridging cutting-edge space robotics research and commercial applications in defense and industry.

ANTON BJØRNDAHL MORTENSEN in

CTO & Co-founder

PhD researcher in space robotics and co-founder of Tess Space, specializing in autonomous navigation and off-road robotics. Anton leads the development of off-road autonomy for extreme environments, combining advanced AI research with hands-on engineering to turn complex algorithms into robust autonomous systems tested in real-world environments.

JONAS THORHAUGE-HANSEN in

Robotics Engineer

Robotics engineer at Tess Space with an MSc in Robotics from Aalborg University. Jonas works on autonomous navigation and perception, with research in safe robot navigation and human-robot interaction. He also works on multi-robot systems for autonomous exploration and collaborative mapping of unknown terrain.

CHRISTOFFER CHRISTIANSEN in

Robotics Engineer

Robotics engineer at Tess Space with an MSc in Robotics from Aalborg University. Christoffer works on the development and field testing of Tess Space's autonomous UGV technology, from integration to real-world trials. He also works on multi-robot exploration and map merging, including frontier exploration, coverage planning and feature-based map matching.

ARTEM MELNYK in

Robotics, Aalborg University

Artem works on Tess Space's lunar robotics prototypes, including the Fenris lunar excavator, alongside development and testing of the autonomous UGV.

BUSINESS DEVELOPER

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Where We Work

Built for
real-world
development.

Our headquarters in Aalborg provides the space, tools and environment to turn ideas into field-ready solutions.

Thomas Manns Vej 25,
9220 Aalborg

Careers

Build the future
with us.

Join a team of engineers, builders and problem solvers working on real-world autonomy. We're currently looking for a Business Developer and other internships for students in software and robotic technologies.

Investor Pathway

Invest in the
future of autonomy.

Discover the vision, technology and business opportunity behind TESS SPACE. Explore our investor presentation, strategic direction and approach to scaling autonomous solutions across platforms.

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