WISeKey’s WISeSat.Space is Pioneering IoT Satellite Constellations for Climate Change Monitoring

WISeKey’s WISeSat.Space is Pioneering IoT Satellite Constellations for Climate Change Monitoring

In cooperation with FOSSA Systems, WISeSAT.Space has successfully launched 17 low-orbit satellites; currently developing a constellation of 88 additional low-orbit satellites.

Launch of an enhanced WISeSat satellite is planned for Q3 2024 using SpaceX.

Geneva, Switzerland – May 16, 2024: WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) innovations, operating as a holding company today announced that through its subsidiary WISeSat AG, which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, is pioneering IoT satellite constellations aimed at climate change monitoring.

In recent years, space technology has become a critical asset in the global fight against climate change. Satellites are invaluable for monitoring, modeling, and understanding various aspects of the climate, biodiversity, and the changing states of oceans, forests, and glaciers. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in streamlining human activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, better manage ecosystems, and promote biodiversity. WISeKey, through its subsidiary WISeSat AG, is at the forefront of this revolution with the creation of an IoT satellite constellation aimed at climate change monitoring and other applications. In cooperation with FOSSA Systems, WISeSAT.Space has successfully launched 17 low-orbit satellites mainly aboard the SpaceX Transporter Rideshare missions. The company is currently developing a constellation of 88 additional low-orbit satellites to optimize global coverage for SEALSQ Corp. (Nasdaq: LAES) IoT devices.

The Role of Satellites in Climate Change Monitoring
Satellites provide a unique vantage point from which to observe the Earth's climate systems. They can collect data on a wide range of environmental parameters such as atmospheric temperatures, greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ice cover, forest biomass, and more. This data is crucial for:

1. Understanding Climate Patterns: Satellites help scientists track and predict climate patterns, by providing insights into long-term changes and immediate weather phenomena.
2. Biodiversity Monitoring: By observing changes in habitats and ecosystems, satellites aid in tracking biodiversity and detecting changes that may indicate environmental stress including deforestation.
3. Ocean and Forest Monitoring: Satellites monitor the health and extent of forests and oceans, which are vital for carbon sequestration and regulating global temperatures.
4. Disaster Management: Early warning systems for extreme weather events and natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods, are made possible through satellite data.

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