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Recognizing shared challenges such as access to contracts, raising private capital and a strong desire to take part in European sovereignty, a group of young and ambitious companies within the European space sector came together in 2021 to form YEESS, the Young European Enterprises Syndicate for Space.

President Juan Tomas Hernani and VP Nicolas Capet

With the conviction that they could give young European space companies a strong voice, they joined forces to foster dialogues with ESA and the European Commission to address the needs of emerging companies.

EU space industry events such as the IAC and the European Space Conference were the ideal occasions for YEESS founding members (Satlantis, Anywaves, Constellr, Exotrail, Aerospacelab, and Pangea Aerospace) to meet and create this common platform.

Since its foundation, YEESS has participated in numerous conferences, high-level forums and strategy oriented, amplifying the collective voice of its members and focusing on six core missions.

Beyond the founding companies, other prominent EU space players such as ReOrbit, Cailabs, U-Space, Isar Aerospace, Exolaunch, Latitude, and Unseenlabs have since joined YEESS.

Each year, the members gather for the Annual Event, which brings together key industry stakeholders, including ESA and European Commission representatives, to foster impactful discussions and celebrate their shared progress.

Image : 2024 General Assembly.

President Juan Tomas Hernani and VP Nicolas Capet

Bremen Event 2023

Additionally, YEESS holds an annual General Assembly where members review and vote on the syndicate’s structure and manifesto, as well as evaluate membership applications. During the 2023 General Assembly, Exolaunch and Cailabs were welcomed as new board members. This gathering empowers members to shape the syndicate’s strategic direction.

As YEESS grows, so does its influence and mission scope, and it eagerly seeks to expand its membership to include even more pioneers in the European space sector. With invaluable support from ESA, the European Commission, and our dedicated members, YEESS continues to be a dynamic advocate for Europe’s space industry and its future ambition, as Former ESA Director Jean-Jacques Dordain who supported the creation of the Syndicate stated:

Jean-Jacques Dordain
Former ESA Director
“Joining forces within YEESS was a way for each young enterprise to be taken collectively as an adult group of enterprises. After a couple of years, I can state that they were right.”

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