WISeKey International (US:WKEY) Globenewswire·2025-06-24 13:25Core Insights - WISeKey International Holding Ltd's subsidiary WISe.ART has successfully launched Spanish artist Mayte Spínola's digital artwork "El Cristo Cósmico" into low Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant step in the company's strategy to expand digital expression through space technology [3][4][5] - The artwork is tokenized as an NFT on the WISe.ART platform and is securely stored on a satellite using advanced security measures, including embedded hardware security modules and blockchain-based authentication protocols [4][8] - This initiative is part of WISe.ART's broader mission to utilize space as a platform for artistic expression, enabling global engagement for artists and public figures [5][6] Company Overview - WISe.ART is a full-service NFT platform that leverages WISeKey's cybersecurity technologies to ensure secure creation, trading, and verification of digital assets, integrating IoT, satellite systems, and post-quantum infrastructures [9] - WISeKey operates as a Swiss-based holding company with several subsidiaries focusing on different technology aspects, including cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions [10][11] - The company has deployed over 1.6 billion microchips across various IoT sectors, playing a crucial role in securing the Internet of Everything [11] Technical Details - The launch took place at 23:11 CET on June 23, 2025, placing the WISeSat satellite into a sun-synchronous low Earth orbit at approximately 500–600 km [4][13] - The satellite features secure NFT storage and communication capabilities, with blockchain certification anchored to WISeKey's Root of Trust, ensuring high-level security [13] - The mission allows for two-way data connectivity for metadata validation and message exchange, enhancing the interaction between the artwork and its audience [13]