SEALSQ to Lead the World's First Space-Based Quantum Key Distribution Proof-of-Concept with the June 2025 Launch of WISeSat 2.1

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  Geneva, Switzerland, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, together with WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY) and WISeSat.Space AG, today announced that on June 2025 will launch the WISeSat 2.1, the first satellite embedding SEALSQ's WISeKey Quantum RootKey as part of a space-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Proof-of-Concept. This launch marks a breakthrough in protecting satellite communications from quantum-enabled cyberattacks and confirms SEALSQ's leadership in securing critical space and terrestrial infrastructure using post-quantum technologies.