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Highlights

  • WISeSat gains access to Astrocast’s operational LEO satellite network across Europe and beyond.
  • Agreement supports secure IoT connectivity for sectors including logistics, energy, and defense.
  • Collaboration advances edge AI, post-quantum cryptography, and cybersecurity in satellite systems.

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) announced that its subsidiary, WISeSat.Space, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Astrocast, a nanosatellite IoT network operator based in Switzerland. The agreement grants WISeSat access to Astrocast’s operational Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, significantly expanding WISeSat’s satellite connectivity capabilities across Europe and selected global regions. 

Astrocast’s constellation, one of the largest LEO networks in Europe, will now support WISeSat’s secure communication infrastructure for the Internet of Things (IoT). This partnership aligns with the European Union’s space autonomy objectives and aims to establish a more resilient and secure digital space ecosystem underpinned by European-led technology. 

The collaboration is expected to enhance WISeSat’s existing service capabilities across critical sectors such as agriculture, logistics, environmental monitoring, energy, and defense. The increased satellite coverage will enable the delivery of secure, real-time communication services backed by WISeKey’s expertise in cybersecurity and digital identity. 

Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey and WISeSat.Space, emphasized the strategic importance of the agreement, noting that it strengthens Europe’s space communications autonomy while expanding service availability in key geographies. Astrocast CEO Fabien Jordan highlighted the network’s operational reliability and its potential to contribute to the development of secure, satellite-based IoT services. 

Beyond connectivity, the agreement lays the foundation for future collaboration in advanced space technologies, including edge artificial intelligence, post-quantum cryptography, and satellite-focused cybersecurity measures. These areas are becoming increasingly critical as reliance on space-based digital infrastructure grows. 

The deal comes as part of WISeSat’s broader objective to build a sovereign European space communications framework. It also underscores the value of regional partnerships in driving innovation within emerging space-tech markets. By leveraging Astrocast’s infrastructure, WISeSat aims to accelerate the development of next-generation satellite services designed to meet evolving security and connectivity needs across multiple industries.