OHB SE Charts Course for Lunar Infrastructure Amid Strong Financial Backing

OHB SE forms European Moonport Company to build lunar infrastructure, backed by record €3.2B order backlog and strong FY 2025 revenue growth of 21% to €1.25B.

While defense topics often dominate aerospace discussions, OHB SE is steering the conversation toward a new frontier at the ongoing Munich Space Summit. The Bremen-based space technology group is establishing a dedicated subsidiary, the "European Moonport Company," to spearhead the development of lunar infrastructure, a strategic move underpinned by a historically strong order book.

Financial Strength Fuels Ambitious Plans

The company's capacity to pursue these long-term ambitions is supported by exceptionally robust financial results. For the recently concluded 2025 fiscal year, OHB reported a 21 percent increase in total revenue, reaching approximately €1.25 billion. Its adjusted operating profit (EBIT) climbed 17 percent to €84 million, surpassing the company's own profitability forecast.

A cornerstone of this stability is a firm order backlog that has reached a new record high of nearly €3.2 billion, ensuring high utilization for years to come. The core Space Systems segment contributes the largest share at €2.51 billion. Given these figures, the executive board plans to maintain an unchanged dividend of €0.60 per share.

Building the Framework for a Moon Economy

The newly founded subsidiary, headquartered in Bavaria’s Oberpfaffenhofen, will consolidate the group's activities aimed at creating a central launch and landing facility on the lunar surface. In partnership with Munich Airport International, OHB is developing the concept for this "Moonport," envisioned as a future logistics hub for cargo and crewed spacecraft.

These plans are not merely conceptual; they build upon OHB's existing work on key European missions. The company is already supplying subsystems for the planned ESA lunar lander, Argonaut, whose inaugural launch is scheduled for 2031. Concurrently, OHB is acting as a subcontractor for the ESPRIT module of NASA's Lunar Gateway space station.

Supportive Political and Industry Backdrop

The operational progress is complemented by a solid political environment. The approved budget of the European Space Agency (ESA), set at €22.3 billion through 2028, provides a significant tailwind for the entire sector. Investors will gain the next insight into the company's current performance on May 7, 2026, when management presents figures for the first quarter.