WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast’s Operational Satellite Constellation
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) announces its subsidiary WISeSat.Space has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Astrocast, a Swiss nanosatellite IoT network operator. The agreement grants WISeSat access to Astrocast's operational LEO satellite constellation, one of Europe's largest networks.
The partnership aims to strengthen IoT connectivity, resilience, and coverage across Europe and strategic global regions, supporting WISeSat's secure IoT and communication services powered by WISeKey's cybersecurity technology. The collaboration aligns with EU space autonomy goals and will enable expansion into areas such as edge AI in space, post-quantum cryptography, and satellite cybersecurity.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) annuncia che la sua controllata WISeSat.Space ha firmato un accordo di collaborazione strategica con Astrocast, un operatore svizzero di reti IoT basate su nanosatelliti. L'accordo permette a WISeSat di accedere alla costellazione operativa di satelliti LEO di Astrocast, una delle reti più estese in Europa.
La partnership ha l'obiettivo di rafforzare la connettività IoT, la resilienza e la copertura in Europa e in regioni globali strategiche, supportando i servizi sicuri di IoT e comunicazione di WISeSat, basati sulla tecnologia di cybersecurity di WISeKey. La collaborazione è in linea con gli obiettivi di autonomia spaziale dell'UE e favorirà l'espansione in settori come edge AI nello spazio, crittografia post-quantistica e sicurezza satellitare.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) anuncia que su subsidiaria WISeSat.Space ha firmado un acuerdo estratégico de colaboración con Astrocast, un operador suizo de redes IoT basadas en nanosatélites. El acuerdo otorga a WISeSat acceso a la constelación operativa de satélites LEO de Astrocast, una de las redes más grandes de Europa.
La asociación busca fortalecer la conectividad IoT, la resiliencia y la cobertura en Europa y regiones globales estratégicas, respaldando los servicios seguros de IoT y comunicación de WISeSat, impulsados por la tecnología de ciberseguridad de WISeKey. La colaboración está alineada con los objetivos de autonomía espacial de la UE y permitirá la expansión en áreas como IA en el borde espacial, criptografía post-cuántica y ciberseguridad satelital.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY)의 자회사 WISeSat.Space가 스위스 나노위성 IoT 네트워크 운영사인 Astrocast와 전략적 협력 계약을 체결했다고 발표했습니다. 이 계약을 통해 WISeSat는 유럽에서 가장 큰 네트워크 중 하나인 Astrocast의 운영 중인 LEO 위성 군집에 접근할 수 있게 되었습니다.
이번 파트너십은 유럽 및 전략적 글로벌 지역에서 IoT 연결성, 복원력, 커버리지를 강화하여 WISeKey의 사이버보안 기술로 구동되는 WISeSat의 안전한 IoT 및 통신 서비스를 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 협력은 EU 우주 자율성 목표와 일치하며 우주 엣지 AI, 포스트 양자 암호화, 위성 사이버보안 등의 분야로 확장을 가능하게 할 것입니다.
WISeKey (NASDAQ : WKEY) annonce que sa filiale WISeSat.Space a signé un accord de collaboration stratégique avec Astrocast, un opérateur suisse de réseau IoT par nanosatellites. Cet accord offre à WISeSat l’accès à la constellation opérationnelle de satellites LEO d’Astrocast, l’un des plus grands réseaux d’Europe.
Ce partenariat vise à renforcer la connectivité IoT, la résilience et la couverture à travers l’Europe et des régions stratégiques mondiales, en soutenant les services sécurisés d’IoT et de communication de WISeSat, propulsés par la technologie de cybersécurité de WISeKey. Cette collaboration s’inscrit dans les objectifs d’autonomie spatiale de l’UE et permettra une expansion dans des domaines tels que l’IA en périphérie dans l’espace, la cryptographie post-quantique et la cybersécurité satellitaire.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) gibt bekannt, dass seine Tochtergesellschaft WISeSat.Space eine strategische Kooperationsvereinbarung mit Astrocast, einem Schweizer Betreiber eines nanosatellitengestützten IoT-Netzwerks, unterzeichnet hat. Die Vereinbarung gewährt WISeSat Zugang zu Astrocasts betrieblicher LEO-Satellitenkonstellation, einem der größten Netzwerke Europas.
Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die IoT-Konnektivität, Resilienz und Abdeckung in Europa sowie in strategischen globalen Regionen zu stärken und unterstützt WISeSats sichere IoT- und Kommunikationsdienste, die durch WISeKeys Cybersicherheitstechnologie ermöglicht werden. Die Zusammenarbeit steht im Einklang mit den EU-Zielen zur Weltraumautonomie und ermöglicht die Expansion in Bereiche wie Edge-KI im Weltraum, postquantum Kryptographie und Satelliten-Cybersicherheit.
- Strategic access to one of Europe's largest LEO satellite networks
- Expansion of operational satellite connectivity and coverage
- Strengthening of Europe's strategic autonomy in space
- Potential for expansion into edge AI and post-quantum cryptography
- Partnership with Astrocast comes after their 'very challenging period of restructuring'
- Dependency on third-party satellite infrastructure
Insights
WISeSat's strategic access to Astrocast's satellite network significantly enhances its operational capabilities and European space market position.
This strategic agreement between WISeSat and Astrocast represents a significant enhancement to WISeSat's operational capabilities in the satellite IoT space. By gaining access to Astrocast's established LEO satellite network—one of Europe's largest—WISeSat substantially expands its orbital footprint without the massive capital expenditure typically required for satellite deployment and maintenance.
The partnership addresses several strategic dimensions:
- It accelerates WISeSat's market positioning by leveraging existing infrastructure rather than building from scratch
- It aligns with European space sovereignty initiatives, potentially positioning WISeSat favorably for EU contracts and funding
- It combines WISeKey's established cybersecurity expertise with expanded satellite coverage, creating a differentiated secure IoT offering
Particularly noteworthy is Astrocast CEO's reference to "a very challenging period of restructuring" while emphasizing the constellation's continued reliability. This suggests WISeSat may be capitalizing on Astrocast's need for strategic partners following financial difficulties, potentially securing favorable terms.
The agreement's focus on sectors like agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, energy, and defense indicates WISeSat is targeting high-value, data-critical applications where security premiums can be justified. The mention of future collaboration areas—edge AI, post-quantum cryptography, and satellite cybersecurity—signals a roadmap toward higher-margin specialized services rather than commodity connectivity.
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WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast’s Operational Satellite Constellation
Geneva, Switzerland – June 25, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary, WISeSat.Space, a provider of secure satellite communications and space infrastructure, signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Astrocast, a Swiss-based nanosatellite IoT network operator, under which WISeSat will be gaining access to the operational satellite constellation of Astrocast. This collaboration significantly expands WISeSat’s existing operational satellite connectivity as Astrocast operates one of the largest LEO satellite networks in Europe.
This agreement marks a major step in WISeSat’s mission to build a fully sovereign and secure European space ecosystem, aligned with EU space autonomy goals and ambitions. The expanded constellation access will strengthen connectivity, resilience, and coverage for Internet of Things (IoT) and critical infrastructure services across Europe and other strategic global regions.
Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey and WISeSat.Space, stated: “This is a decisive moment for the future of secure space communications in Europe. By utilizing Astrocast’s operational constellation, WISeSat’s is not only expanding its orbital reach, but it is also reinforcing Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This partnership allows us to deliver more robust, real-time, and cyber-secure satellite-based services across key industries and geographies. It’s a powerful example of how Swiss-led innovation can shape the future of a sovereign, digital Europe.”
This service agreement with Astrocast will support WISeSat’s secure IoT and communication services, which are powered by WISeKey’s cybersecurity and digital identity technologies, and deployed across sectors such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, energy, and defense.
Fabien Jordan, CEO of Astrocast, added: “After a very challenging period of restructuring, the Astrocast constellation remains very reliable. We are excited to make this unique network usable for WISeSat and to help them shape the future of secure European space related services. This partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration in advancing innovation and delivering high-value, satellite IoT solutions.”
This agreement also paves the way for deeper cooperation in areas such as edge AI in space, post-quantum cryptography, and satellite cybersecurity, further cementing Europe’s leadership in next-generation space technology.
About Astrocast
Astrocast SA operates a global nanosatellite IoT network, enabling reliable and cost-effective connectivity for remote and underserved regions. With a strong focus on innovation, Astrocast’s technology supports a wide range of industrial and environmental applications.
About WISeSat.Space
WISeSat.Space, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), provides secure satellite infrastructure designed to support sovereign European communications, IoT services, and critical mission applications. Its constellation of small satellites ensures end-to-end security and data sovereignty across strategic sectors.
About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.
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