WISeSat.Space Announces New 2025 Satellite Launches with Post-Quantum-Ready Technology
WISeKey's subsidiary WISeSat has announced its 2025 satellite launch schedule, with three launches planned for June, October, and December via SpaceX. The launches will deploy next-generation satellites featuring post-quantum-ready security technology, integrating WISeKey's Root of Trust with SEALSQ's Post-Quantum Chips.
The June launch will include a significant proof of concept (PoC) for SEALCOIN, demonstrating decentralized satellite-IoT machine-to-machine transactions using Hedera DLT. This initiative aims to enable autonomous satellite-initiated transactions with IoT devices, creating a scalable Transactional IoT infrastructure.
The expanded WISeSat constellation will enhance coverage, bandwidth, and redundancy while incorporating AI-driven analytics for security monitoring and real-time data processing. The system will support various applications, including environmental monitoring, disaster management, and sustainable development.
WISeKey ha annunciato il programma di lancio dei satelliti per il 2025 della sua controllata WISeSat, con tre lanci programmati per giugno, ottobre e dicembre tramite SpaceX. I lanci schiereranno satelliti di nuova generazione dotati di tecnologia di sicurezza pronta per il post-quantum, integrando la Root of Trust di WISeKey con i Post-Quantum Chips di SEALSQ.
Il lancio di giugno includerà un importante proof of concept (PoC) per SEALCOIN, dimostrando transazioni decentralizzate satellite-IoT macchina a macchina utilizzando Hedera DLT. Questa iniziativa mira a consentire transazioni autonome avviate dai satelliti con dispositivi IoT, creando un'infrastruttura Transactional IoT scalabile.
La costellazione ampliata di WISeSat migliorerà la copertura, la larghezza di banda e la ridondanza, integrando analisi basate su AI per il monitoraggio della sicurezza e l'elaborazione dei dati in tempo reale. Il sistema supporterà varie applicazioni, tra cui il monitoraggio ambientale, la gestione dei disastri e lo sviluppo sostenibile.
WISeKey ha anunciado el calendario de lanzamiento de satélites de su subsidiaria WISeSat para 2025, con tres lanzamientos programados para junio, octubre y diciembre a través de SpaceX. Los lanzamientos desplegarán satélites de nueva generación con tecnología de seguridad lista para el post-cuántico, integrando la Root of Trust de WISeKey con los Post-Quantum Chips de SEALSQ.
El lanzamiento de junio incluirá una prueba de concepto (PoC) significativa para SEALCOIN, demostrando transacciones descentralizadas de satélite a IoT máquina a máquina utilizando Hedera DLT. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo habilitar transacciones autónomas iniciadas por satélites con dispositivos IoT, creando una infraestructura de IoT transaccional escalable.
La constelación ampliada de WISeSat mejorará la cobertura, el ancho de banda y la redundancia, integrando análisis impulsados por IA para el monitoreo de seguridad y el procesamiento de datos en tiempo real. El sistema apoyará diversas aplicaciones, incluyendo monitoreo ambiental, gestión de desastres y desarrollo sostenible.
WISeKey의 자회사 WISeSat는 2025년 위성 발사 일정을 발표했으며, 6월, 10월, 12월에 SpaceX를 통해 세 차례의 발사가 계획되어 있습니다. 이 발사는 포스트 양자 보안 기술을 갖춘 차세대 위성을 배치하며, WISeKey의 Root of Trust와 SEALSQ의 포스트 양자 칩을 통합합니다.
6월의 발사는 SEALCOIN을 위한 중요한 개념 증명(PoC)을 포함하며, Hedera DLT를 사용하여 분산형 위성-IoT 기계 간 거래를 시연합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 IoT 장치와 함께 자동화된 위성 주도 거래를 가능하게 하여 확장 가능한 거래 IoT 인프라를 구축하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
확대된 WISeSat 별자리는 보장성을 향상시키고, 대역폭 및 중복성을 제공하며, 보안 모니터링 및 실시간 데이터 처리를 위한 AI 기반 분석을 통합합니다. 이 시스템은 환경 모니터링, 재난 관리 및 지속 가능한 개발과 같은 다양한 응용 프로그램을 지원합니다.
WISeKey a annoncé le calendrier de lancement de satellites de sa filiale WISeSat pour 2025, avec trois lancements prévus en juin, octobre et décembre via SpaceX. Les lancements déploieront des satellites de nouvelle génération dotés de technologie de sécurité prête pour le post-quantique, intégrant la Root of Trust de WISeKey avec les Post-Quantum Chips de SEALSQ.
Le lancement de juin comprendra une preuve de concept (PoC) significative pour SEALCOIN, démontrant des transactions décentralisées de satellite à IoT machine à machine utilisant Hedera DLT. Cette initiative vise à permettre des transactions autonomes initiées par satellite avec des dispositifs IoT, créant une infrastructure IoT transactionnelle évolutive.
La constellation élargie de WISeSat améliorera la couverture, la bande passante et la redondance, tout en intégrant des analyses basées sur l'IA pour la surveillance de la sécurité et le traitement des données en temps réel. Le système soutiendra diverses applications, y compris la surveillance environnementale, la gestion des catastrophes et le développement durable.
WISeKey hat das Satellitenstartprogramm seiner Tochtergesellschaft WISeSat für 2025 angekündigt, mit drei Starts, die für Juni, Oktober und Dezember über SpaceX geplant sind. Die Starts werden nächste Generation von Satelliten mit post-quantensicherer Sicherheitstechnologie bereitstellen, die WISeKeys Root of Trust mit SEALSQs Post-Quantum Chips integriert.
Der Start im Juni wird einen bedeutenden PoC (Proof of Concept) für SEALCOIN beinhalten, der dezentrale Satellit-IoT-Maschine-zu-Maschine-Transaktionen unter Verwendung von Hedera DLT demonstriert. Diese Initiative zielt darauf ab, autonome, von Satelliten initiierte Transaktionen mit IoT-Geräten zu ermöglichen und eine skalierbare transaktionale IoT-Infrastruktur zu schaffen.
Die erweiterte WISeSat-Konstellation wird die Abdeckung, Bandbreite und Redundanz verbessern und gleichzeitig KI-gestützte Analysen für die Sicherheitsüberwachung und die Echtzeitdatenverarbeitung integrieren. Das System wird verschiedene Anwendungen unterstützen, darunter Umweltschutz, Katastrophenmanagement und nachhaltige Entwicklung.
- Three confirmed satellite launches scheduled for 2025 (June, October, December)
- Integration of advanced post-quantum security technology
- Implementation of autonomous M2M transactions through SEALCOIN platform
- Expansion of network coverage and bandwidth capabilities
- Integration of AI-driven analytics for enhanced security monitoring
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Insights
The announced 2025 satellite launch schedule marks a strategic evolution in WISeKey's space-based IoT infrastructure. The integration of post-quantum-ready security technology positions WISeKey ahead of emerging quantum computing threats, while the SEALCOIN proof-of-concept introduces a novel approach to space-based transactions.
Three key technological innovations stand out:
- The implementation of SEALSQ's post-quantum chips provides a important first-mover advantage in quantum-resistant satellite security
- The integration with Hedera's DLT for SEALCOIN enables autonomous satellite-to-device transactions, opening new revenue streams in the $5.9 billion satellite IoT market
- The expansion to a larger constellation with AI-driven analytics significantly enhances service capabilities and market reach
The SEALCOIN initiative is particularly noteworthy as it establishes a new paradigm for space-based M2M transactions. This could revolutionize sectors like logistics and smart cities by enabling autonomous, secure and verifiable transactions between satellites and IoT devices. The use of Hedera's DLT provides the necessary scalability and security for enterprise-grade applications.
From a market perspective, this positions WISeKey uniquely at the intersection of three rapidly growing sectors: satellite IoT, quantum-resistant security and blockchain technology. The company's ability to offer end-to-end security from space to ground, combined with autonomous transaction capabilities, creates significant barriers to entry and competitive advantages in the expanding IoT security market.
WISeSat.Space Announces New 2025 Satellite Launches with Post-Quantum-Ready Technology
Next launch will include SEALCOIN PoC to Enable Decentralized Satellite-IoT M2M Transactions Using Hedera DLT
Geneva, Switzerland – February 6, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, today announced that its subsidiary, WISeSat has released the satellite launches schedule for 2025, marking a major advancement in secure satellite-based IoT communications.
The next confirmed launch is scheduled for June 2025 with SpaceX, deploying next-generation WISeSat satellites designed with post-quantum-ready security to protect against future cyber threats, followed by another one in October and a third one in December. This launch series serves as a proof of concept, integrating WISeKey’s trusted Root of Trust with SEALSQ’s cutting-edge Post-Quantum Chips, ensuring unmatched cybersecurity resilience in an evolving digital landscape. These satellites also incorporate incremental technology derived from the SEALSQ quantum roadmap, leveraging innovations from SEALSQ’s partner and startup investment program to enhance security, performance, and efficiency.
The WISeSat constellation continues to expand, offering real-time, ultra-secure connectivity for IoT devices across industries worldwide. In response to the escalating cyber risks posed by quantum computing advancements, WISeSat reinforces WISeKey’s commitment to pioneering a resilient cybersecurity infrastructure.
Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey, emphasized the importance of this initiative noted, “These new launches represent a major step forward in securing IoT communications for the future. By integrating SEALSQ’s Post-Quantum Chips with WISeKey’s trusted Root of Trust, we are ensuring that WISeSat remains a leader in satellite cybersecurity. Our goal is to provide a quantum-resistant, globally connected IoT ecosystem that meets the security challenges of tomorrow.”
As the satellite IoT communications division of WISeKey, WISeSat was established to meet the growing demand for secure, real-time IoT connectivity across critical industries, including logistics, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure management. WISeSat was established as part of WISeKey’s broader strategy to provide security in the era of quantum computing. Traditional IoT networks face increasing vulnerabilities, and WISeSat addresses these risks by delivering a global, satellite-based solution that combines secure connectivity with post-quantum cryptographic protection.
Building on the success of its prior missions, WISeKey is preparing multiple WISeSat deployments throughout 2025, which will:
- Expand the WISeSat satellite network to increase coverage, bandwidth, and redundancy.
- Integrate AI-driven analytics for enhanced security monitoring and real-time data processing.
- Develop hybrid terrestrial-satellite solutions to ensure seamless, ultra-secure IoT connectivity.
WISeSat.Space AG is at the forefront of secure IoT connectivity and climate change monitoring, leveraging advanced satellite technology to deliver cost-effective, secure global communications. The WISeSat constellation supports key applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster management, and sustainable development. By integrating satellite-generated data with advanced climate models, WISeSat plays a crucial role in improving environmental intelligence and developing strategies to combat climate change.
As the cyber and environmental landscapes continue to evolve, initiatives like WISeSat’s IoT satellite constellation will be critical in shaping a more resilient, secure, and sustainable future. With multiple launches planned for 2025, including the next confirmed mission with SpaceX in June, WISeKey remains at the forefront of securing the IoT ecosystem through space-based technology, leading the way toward a quantum-secure digital world.
The June launch will include a PoC that will demonstrate SEALCOIN’s groundbreaking potential to facilitate decentralized space transactions in the growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Leveraging the SEALCOIN platform, the PoC will enable satellite-initiated transactions to IoT devices without human intervention. The tokens, based on Hedera Decentralized Ledger Technology (DLT), ensure secure, transparent, and tamper-proof exchanges, driving the creation of a scalable Transactional IoT (t-IoT) infrastructure.
In June, SEALSQ will launch a Proof of Concept (PoC) showcasing SEALCOIN’s transformative potential in decentralized space transactions within the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.
- The PoC will enable satellite-initiated transactions with IoT devices without human intervention, establishing a seamless, autonomous data and value exchange mechanism.
- SEALCOIN tokens, built on Hedera’s Decentralized Ledger Technology (DLT), ensure secure, transparent, and tamper-proof transactions.
- This initiative will pave the way for a scalable Transactional IoT (t-IoT) infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and security in space-based IoT communications.
This breakthrough aims to redefine machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions in sectors like smart cities, logistics, and remote sensing, opening new possibilities for secure, decentralized IoT applications beyond Earth.
About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.
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