{"id":800703,"date":"2025-01-14T14:23:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/wisekeys-wisesat-satellite-powered-by-sealsq-next-generation-post-quantum-security-successfully-launched-to-orbit-by-spacex-on-january-14-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T14:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:23:07","slug":"wisekeys-wisesat-satellite-powered-by-sealsq-next-generation-post-quantum-security-successfully-launched-to-orbit-by-spacex-on-january-14-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/wisekeys-wisesat-satellite-powered-by-sealsq-next-generation-post-quantum-security-successfully-launched-to-orbit-by-spacex-on-january-14-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"WISeKey\u2019s WISeSat Satellite Powered by SEALSQ Next-Generation Post-Quantum Security Successfully Launched to Orbit by SpaceX on January 14, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n WISeKey\u2019s WISeSat Satellite Powered by SEALSQ Next-Generation Post-Quantum Security Successfully Launched to Orbit by SpaceX on January 14, 2025<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

\n Launch can be viewed at\u00a0<\/strong>
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\n www.spacex.com\/launches<\/strong>
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\n Satellite location: https:\/\/wisesat.wisekey.com\/?tags=WISeSat<\/a><\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

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\n <\/strong>\u00a0Geneva, Switzerland \u2013 January 14, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 WISeKey International Holding (\u201cWISeKey\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, alongside its subsidiaries WISeSat.Space (\u201cWISeSat\u201d) and SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ”), today announced the successful launch of its next-generation WISeSat satellite, equipped with cutting-edge post-quantum-ready security and SEALSQ semiconductors. The satellite was launched by SpaceX aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.<\/p>\n

The Two-Line Element set (TLE), a data format used to describe the orbit of Earth-orbiting objects like satellites, for this satellite is:<\/p>\n

1 99918U 24001F 25014.82552859 .00000000 00000-0 -12617-3 0 9990<\/p>\n

2 99918 97.4388 92.5046 0003489 26.8233 333.4162 15.17165894 1001<\/p>\n

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This historic event marks a significant milestone in the advancement of quantum-resilient technologies. The satellite is part of WISeSat\u2019s initiative to provide real-time secure IoT connectivity via a constellation of post-quantum-ready satellites, further demonstrating the viability of post-quantum cybersecurity in space environments.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WISeSat has announced it\u00a0plans to launch an additional five next-generation satellites in 2025. Each satellite will feature incremental advancements by SEALSQ in post-quantum cryptography and secure communication technologies, further solidifying the Company\u2019s leadership in satellite-based IoT solutions. Additionally, the satellites feature WISeKey\u2019s WISeID identity management system, a platform for authenticating connected devices, and Hedera distributed ledger technology to provide a decentralized framework for maintaining data integrity and transparency across the network.<\/p>\n

\n Pioneering Post-Quantum Security in Space<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

The WISeSat satellite leverages WISeKey\u2019s Root of Trust and SEALSQ\u2019s Post-Quantum Cryptographic Chips, ensuring state-of-the-art protection against the rising threats posed by quantum computing. This integration solidifies WISeSat as a leader in the secure satellite communication domain, delivering unmatched cybersecurity for IoT networks worldwide.<\/p>\n

Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey, commented, \u201cThis launch signifies a groundbreaking leap in our efforts to secure the future of digital communications against quantum threats. By embedding SEALSQ\u2019s post-quantum chips into our WISeSat satellite, we are reinforcing the trustworthiness of digital communications from Earth to space.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n WISeSat<\/strong>
\n Overview<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

WISeSat is WISeKey\u2019s satellite subsidiary, addressing the growing demand for secure, real-time connectivity across industries such as government, finance, logistics, agriculture, energy, and critical infrastructure management. By leveraging nanosatellite technology, WISeSat provides low-cost, scalable solutions that ensure global coverage and end-to-end security.<\/p>\n

\n Key WISeSat Milestones<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n