WISeKey International Holding (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN) and the firm’s subsidiary, WISeSat.Space (“WISeSat”) have engaged in a strategic partnership with Skyroot Aerospace, India’s leading private space launch company. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing secure and efficient satellite deployment, leveraging India’s rapidly growing space ecosystem.
WISeSat’s objective is to diversify the launch locations of its WISeSat next-generation satellites to accelerate the establishment of the installation. India is a strategic location due to the ongoing projects to establish an OSAT in India by SEALSQ.
Under this partnership, WISeSat will launch its latest generation of secure satellites aboard Skyroot’s Vikram series launch vehicles, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and innovative access to space. By working with Skyroot, WISeSat strengthens its commitment to delivering quantum-resistant, secure IoT connectivity solutions globally.
Skyroot Aerospace provides flexible and affordable launch solutions tailored to the needs of satellite operators like WISeSat. The partnership will enable efficient satellite deployment, supporting applications in critical sectors such as cybersecurity, IoT, environmental monitoring, and secure communications.
This announcement comes at a time when the European market for satellite connectivity is experiencing rapid expansion, with growing demand for European alternatives in the sector. The partnership between WISeSat and Skyroot underscores the importance of international collaboration in fostering secure and sustainable space technology.
The first joint launch in 2025 marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between WISeSat and Skyroot Aerospace. The companies will continue to explore further opportunities for cooperation in space-based cybersecurity, AI-driven satellite applications, and beyond.
Partnering with Skyroot represents a major step forward in expanding WISeSat’s capabilities in secure satellite communications,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey. “India has emerged as a key player in the global space industry, and Skyroot’s cutting-edge technology aligns perfectly with our vision of providing highly secure and resilient connectivity solutions.”
“With WISeSat, we are excited to contribute to the future of secure satellite communications,” said Pawan Chandana, CEO at Skyroot Aerospace. “Our collaboration reinforces India’s potential as a global hub for satellite launches and strengthens technological synergies between our two organizations.”
