- SEALSQ Corp (LAES, Financial) plans to launch WISeSat 2.1 with quantum-resistant security in June 2025.
- The satellite leverages NIST-recommended post-quantum algorithms to protect against quantum decryption attacks.
- Key applications target secure IoT onboarding, cryptographic key distribution, and protection of critical infrastructure.
SEALSQ Corp (LAES), a prominent player in Post-Quantum Technology, is set to launch WISeSat 2.1 in June 2025. This innovative venture marks the first space-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Proof-of-Concept, aiming to bolster satellite security against emerging quantum threats. By embedding their WISeKey Quantum RootKey technology, the company is taking a significant step forward in providing quantum-resistant security for satellite communications.
The WISeSat 2.1 satellite will incorporate SEALSQ's hardware-based root-of-trust technology, designed to secure key generation, storage, and management directly on the satellite. It utilizes NIST-recommended post-quantum algorithms, CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium, to ensure secure authentication, encryption, and data integrity. This approach is crucial for applications like secure command authentication, sensitive data transmission protection, and cryptographic key distribution for critical infrastructure.
This mission stands to enhance Europe's sovereignty in space-based communications amidst growing cybersecurity threats. The deployment of WISeSat 2.1 positions the company as a leader in the rapidly evolving space security market, providing a quantum-resistant satellite security infrastructure that addresses the increasing vulnerability of conventional encryption methods due to the advancements in quantum computing.
In addition to securing terrestrial and space infrastructure, SEALSQ's Quantum RootKey technology will enable trusted onboarding of IoT devices worldwide. By leveraging the unique conditions of space, such as microgravity, the company aims to achieve breakthroughs in quantum applications that could revolutionize satellite communications and provide a resilient security architecture against the future generation of cyber threats.
