Geneva, Switzerland / Hyderabad, India – March 20, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, along with its subsidiaries WISeSat.Space (“WISeSat”), the groundbreaking provider of secure satellite communications, and SEALSQ Corp LAES (“SEALSQ”), are thrilled to reveal a strategic alliance with Skyroot Aerospace, India’s top private space launch firm. This alliance marks a significant step in enhancing secure and efficient satellite deployment, taking advantage of India’s swiftly expanding space ecosystem.
WISeSat aims to expand the launch sites of its next-gen satellites to expedite the establishment of the installation. India is a crucial location due to the ongoing projects to set up an OSAT in India by SEALSQ. As part of this collaboration, WISeSat will launch its latest secure satellites using Skyroot’s Vikram series launch vehicles, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and innovative space access. This partnership solidifies WISeSat’s commitment to delivering quantum-resistant and secure IoT connectivity solutions globally.
“Collaborating with Skyroot is a major leap in enhancing WISeSat’s capacity in secure satellite communications,” stated Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey. “India has become an influential player in the global space industry. Skyroot’s advanced technology perfectly aligns with our mission of delivering highly secure and resilient connectivity solutions.”
Known for its groundbreaking achievements in private space launches, Skyroot Aerospace offers flexible and cost-efficient launch solutions tailored to meet the needs of satellite operators like WISeSat. This alliance will enable efficient satellite deployment, supporting applications in vital sectors, such as cybersecurity, IoT, environmental monitoring, and secure communications.
“We are thrilled to contribute to the future of secure satellite communications with WISeSat,” said Pawan Chandana, CEO at Skyroot Aerospace. “Our partnership amplifies India’s potential as a global hub for satellite launches and strengthens technological collaboration between our organizations.”
This announcement coincides with a time when the European market for satellite connectivity is witnessing rapid expansion, with increasing demand for European alternatives in the sector. The collaboration between WISeSat and Skyroot highlights the significance of international partnership in promoting secure and sustainable space technology.
The first joint launch scheduled in 2025, signifies the start of a long-term collaboration between WISeSat and Skyroot Aerospace. The companies will continue to seek further opportunities for cooperation in space-based cybersecurity, AI-driven satellite applications, and more.
For more details, kindly visit WISeSat.Space and www.skyroot.in.
