Wisekey subsidiaries Sealsq and Wisesat are set to launch their latest satellite for IoT use this month.

Swiss firm Sealsq focuses on developing and selling semiconductors, PKI and post-quantum technology hardware and software. Wisesat (wisesat.space) is a pioneer in satellite-based IoT communications.

This collaboration is said to mark a key step in building a satellite constellation capable of enabling secure M2M transactions via space. If successful, the launch will initiate testing of technologies that automate and secure communication between machines, powered by Sealsq’s semiconductors and post-quantum cryptography technology.

The partnership introduces a satellite-as-a-service (SataaS) model, allowing users and industries to access satellite services without investing in or managing complex infrastructures. By offering secure IoT data transmission, real-time M2M automation and geospatial analytics, this initiative delivers flexible, scalable options to various end users in sectors such as logistics, precision agriculture and critical infrastructure.

Each satellite is equipped with Sealsq’s semiconductors and root-of-trust cryptography, ensuring protection against emerging threats. The constellation’s incremental deployment strategy ensures each satellite incorporates the latest innovations, creating a continuously evolving and secure network for real-time data transmission and analytics.

By combining Sealsq’s expertise in post-quantum security with Wisesat’s satellite communication capabilities, this collaboration establishes a scalable infrastructure in space. Frequent satellite launches will expand the constellation’s capacity and coverage, transforming how industries integrate secure, space-based IoT into their operations.

Companies interested in aggregating to the Wisesat satellite constellation can participate through a partnership constellation agreement. This agreement requires an investment of at least $500,000, covering the cost of one satellite and launch. In return, participating companies gain the right to benefit from the entire constellation, leveraging its capabilities for secure IoT data transmission, real-time M2M automation and space-based offerings tailored to their operations.

Sealsq (www.sealsq.com) is an innovator in post-quantum hardware and software. Its technology seamlessly integrates semiconductors, PKI and provisioning services, with an emphasis on developing quantum resistant cryptography and semiconductors to address potential security problems posed by quantum computing.