Photo: Space TS and Synergy Quantum

Space TS, an Indian space systems engineering and satellite solutions company, and Synergy Quantum, a company specializing in military-grade post-quantum cybersecurity, have agreed to jointly develop what could be India’s first indigenous quantum-secure satellite and space-based technologies. The two companies announced the MoU, July 8.

The aim of this partnership is to build a sovereign, quantum-resilient space infrastructure capable of withstanding the emerging threats of the quantum age. Under this partnership, Space TS and Synergy Quantum will collaboratively design, develop, integrate, and deploy advanced satellite and space-based technologies fortified with next-generation post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and secure communications protocols. The two companies plan to deliver India’s first suite of quantum-secure, sovereign satellite communication systems and related infrastructure designed to safeguard national security, strategic autonomy, and mission integrity in the face of future quantum-enabled cyber threats.

This strategic alliance aims to directly contribute to protecting India’s critical space infrastructure through post-quantum secure architecture. It also looks to accelerate domestic manufacturing of strategic space technologies, as well as enabling secure, autonomous space and drone operations. It also looks to advance India’s leadership in quantum-resilient communication networks and support the nation’s long term space sovereignty.

“We are proud to partner with Space TS in advancing India’s next generation of secure and autonomous space systems. Their deep expertise in space systems engineering, mission planning, and payload integration aligns perfectly with our strengths in post-quantum cryptography and embedded cybersecurity. As quantum computing threatens to render traditional encryption obsolete, this collaboration enables us to implement robust quantum-safe encryption, and advanced authentication protocols — fortifying India’s space infrastructure against future cyber threats and ensuring long-term mission assurance,” Jay Oberai, founder and CEO of Synergy Quantum, said in a statement.