WISeKey, EnduroSat partner on quantum-resilient nanosatellite infrastructure

WISeKey (WKEY), via its subsidiary WISeSat.Space, and EnduroSat announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework aimed at achieving a strategic partnership to extend the development and deployment of ultra-secure, quantum-resilient nanosatellite systems for Internet of Things applications. The cooperation targets the integration of Sealsq (LAES) secure elements, such as the VaultIC292, VaultIC408, and QS7001, into satellite payloads and ground-level endpoints. The project aims to implement post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, aligned with NIST recommendations such as CRYSTALS-Kyber and CRYSTALS-Dilithium, to safeguard against future quantum computing threats. WISeSat will provide the PQC algorithmic stack and support, while EnduroSat will incorporate these into its satellite and communication platform. EnduroSat will lead the physical integration of Sealsq secure components into next-generation satellite buses and contribute to the overall mission architecture. WISeSat will support cryptographic integration and field engineering resources. The partnership further outlines the future integration of post-quantum cryptographic solutions and secure elements into both EnduroSat and WISeSat satellite infrastructures. EnduroSat will also support the design and deployment of WISeSat’s future missions, ensuring compliance with defined security and performance requirements.