OHB Launches European Spaceport Company

OHB AG has announced the formation of the "European Spaceport Company" to enhance Europe's independent access to space. This new entity aims to develop and provide launch site infrastructure from both maritime and land-based platforms. The focus will be on establishing cost-effective, competitive, and rapid launch services using both mobile and fixed facilities.

OHB has been engaged in European launch infrastructure development for over five decades, with subsidiaries like MT Aerospace AG playing key roles at the Kourou spaceport. The company is also exploring innovative offshore spaceport concepts to broaden Europe's space launch capabilities.

Initially, the new company's goals include developing a European offshore spaceport and expanding capacities at the Kourou spaceport. The recently concluded OSLIOS project has resulted in a versatile, mobile launch platform, facilitating higher launch rates while utilizing existing infrastructure efficiently.