WISeKey International Holding Ltd. ("WISeKey" or the "Company") ((SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ:WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, AI, and Internet of Things (IoT) operating as a holding company, today announces the confirmation of its subsidiary WISeSat.Space's ("WISeSat") upcoming satellite launch in partnership with SpaceX. The launch is scheduled for January 14, 2025, from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
This launch will mark a significant milestone, as it will carry the next-generation WISeSat satellites, which are post-quantum-ready. This deployment will serve as a proof of concept, combining WISeKey's trusted Root of Trust and WISeKey subsidiary SEALSQ's cutting-edge Post-Quantum Chips to ensure state-of-the-art security and resilience against emerging quantum threats.
The WISeSat constellation aims to provide secure, real-time connectivity for IoT devices worldwide, reinforcing WISeKey's commitment to advancing secure satellite communications and cybersecurity infrastructure.
