WISeKey’s WISeSat Subsidiary Expand its Ground Segment Network in Switzerland
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) has announced the successful installation of its third ground station near Ecublens, Switzerland, through its subsidiary WISeSat AG. This new facility will serve as a control base for IoT satellite management, complementing the existing European antenna in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain.
The ground station, established in collaboration with the Space Campus at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, strengthens WISeSat's global ground infrastructure for secure satellite communication. The facility supports WISeSat's constellation of picosatellites, designed to provide secure IoT connectivity worldwide.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) ha annunciato l'installazione della sua terza stazione di terra vicino a Ecublens, Svizzera, tramite la controllata WISeSat AG. La nuova struttura fungerà da base di controllo per la gestione di satelliti IoT, integrando l'antenna europea già operativa a La Línea de la Concepción, Spagna.
La stazione di terra, realizzata in collaborazione con lo Space Campus dell'École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, rafforza l'infrastruttura globale di WISeSat per comunicazioni satellitari sicure. L'impianto supporta la costellazione di picosatelliti di WISeSat, progettata per offrire connettività IoT sicura a livello mondiale.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) ha anunciado la instalación exitosa de su tercera estación terrestre cerca de Ecublens, Suiza, a través de su filial WISeSat AG. Esta nueva instalación servirá como base de control para la gestión de satélites IoT, complementando la antena europea existente en La Línea de la Concepción, España.
La estación terrestre, establecida en colaboración con el Space Campus de la École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, refuerza la infraestructura terrestre global de WISeSat para comunicaciones satelitales seguras. La instalación respalda la constelación de picosatélites de WISeSat, diseñada para proporcionar conectividad IoT segura en todo el mundo.
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� 지상국은 로잔 연방 공과대학교(École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)� Space Campus와� 협력으로 구축되었으며, 안전� 위성 통신� 위한 WISeSat� 글로벌 지� 인프라를 강화합니�. � 시설은 � 세계� 안전� IoT 연결� 제공하도� 설계� WISeSat� 피코위성(소형위성) 군을 지원합니다.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) a annoncé l'installation réussie de sa troisième station au sol près d'Ecublens, en Suisse, via sa filiale WISeSat AG. Cette nouvelle installation servira de base de contrôle pour la gestion de satellites IoT, en complément de l'antenne européenne existante à La Línea de la Concepción, en Espagne.
La station au sol, mise en place en collaboration avec le Space Campus de l'École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, renforce l'infrastructure terrestre mondiale de WISeSat pour des communications satellitaires sécurisées. L'installation soutient la constellation de picosatellites de WISeSat, conçue pour fournir une connectivité IoT sécurisée à l'échelle mondiale.
WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) hat die erfolgreiche Installation seiner dritten Bodenstation bei Ecublens, Schweiz, über die Tochtergesellschaft WISeSat AG bekannt gegeben. Diese neue Anlage wird als Kontrollbasis für das Management von IoT-Satelliten dienen und ergänzt die bestehende europäische Antenne in La Línea de la Concepción, Spanien.
Die Bodenstation, die in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Space Campus der École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne errichtet wurde, stärkt WISeSats globale Bodeninfrastruktur für sichere Satellitenkommunikation. Die Anlage unterstützt WISeSats Konstellation von Picosatelliten, die für sichere IoT-Konnektivität weltweit ausgelegt sind.
- Expansion of ground segment network with third station in strategic Lausanne location
- Partnership with prestigious Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Space Campus
- Strengthening of European-controlled satellite connectivity infrastructure
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WISeKey’s WISeSat Subsidiary Expand its Ground Segment Network in Switzerland
Lausanne, Switzerland � August 28, 2025 - WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey�) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary WISeSat AG, which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, has successfully installed its third ground station, located near Ecublens, in the Lausanne region of Switzerland. This new antenna will serve as a control base for the management and direction of IoT satellites, further strengthening WISeSat’s global ground infrastructure.
This installation builds on the deployment of WISeSat’s European antenna in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain, where the municipality is collaborating with WISeKey to establish the LLG 4th Industrial Revolution Center of Excellence in Gibraltar. Together, these ground stations form a robust backbone for satellite connectivity and IoT innovation across Europe.
This new ground station positions the Lausanne region as a critical hub for the deployment, control, and communication of IoT satellites. It will play a central role in supporting WISeSat’s constellation of satellites, developed by WISeKey, to provide dedicated and secure IoT connectivity anywhere on Earth using picosatellites and low-power sensors.
“This installation marks another milestone in building a secure and independent IoT satellite infrastructure in Europe,� said Carlos Moreira, CEO and founder at WISeKey. “By partnering with the Space Campus at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, multidisciplinary hub dedicated to advancing space technologies, research, and innovation, we are strengthening collaboration across academia, startups, industry, and government. This unique ecosystem, anchored within one of Europe’s leading technical universities, is driving forward cutting-edge projects in satellite systems, space communications.�
WISeSat delivers a highly reliable IoT connectivity solution that ensures secure communications for critical applications, from smart cities and agriculture to logistics, energy, and environmental monitoring. By expanding its network of ground stations, WISeSat is laying the foundation for a fully European-controlled and operated satellite connectivity system aligned with Europe’s strategic digital and space independence goals.
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 .
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