WISeKey Unveils Significant Expansion of WISeSat.Space 2024 Strategy - Seite 2

In contrast, Low Earth Orbit (“LEO”) satellites offer low-latency, high-speed Internet connections as they orbit much closer to Earth (160 to 2000 km). However, their fast movement means they can't stay over one spot, requiring a large constellation of satellites and tracking antennas for continuous coverage. After earlier failures in the 1990s, advancements in technology and commercial launch systems have now made it feasible and more cost-effective to deploy LEO satellite constellations, with many companies and governments pursuing this approach for global Internet access.

The use of WISeSat.Space operations employing Low Earth Orbit (“WISESAT.SPACE LEO”) satellites presents a transformative potential across a wide range of sectors beyond the initial applications in smart farming, energy, logistics, and the Industrial Internet of Things (“IIoT”). By leveraging the lower latency and the potential for higher-speed Internet connections provided by WISESAT.SPACE LEO satellites, as compared to geostationary (GEO) satellites, numerous sectors stand to benefit significantly.

Sectors to benefit from WISESAT.SPACE LEO expansion include:

1.   Environmental Monitoring and Climate Change


WISESAT.SPACE LEO satellites can be instrumental in monitoring climate change by providing data on atmospheric conditions, sea level rise, ice sheet melting rates, and deforestation. This real-time data is crucial for predicting weather patterns, tracking natural disasters, and implementing early warning systems for floods, hurricanes, and wildfires, thereby aiding in disaster preparedness and response.

2.   Maritime and Aeronautical Applications


For maritime and aeronautical sectors, WISESAT.SPACE LEO satellites offer improved navigation, communication, and tracking of vessels and aircraft over vast and remote areas like oceans and polar regions. Enhanced AIS (“Automatic Identification System”) tracking, coupled with real-time weather and oceanographic data, can significantly improve maritime safety and efficiency. Similarly, in aviation, better communication and tracking can enhance route planning, safety, and search and rescue operations.