NEW DELHI: In a development that is set to redefine India’s space security landscape, Space TS, a leading Indian space systems engineering and satellite solutions company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum, a trailblazer in military-grade post-quantum cybersecurity. This strategic partnership aims to develop India’s first indigenous quantum-secure satellite and space-based technologies, marking a significant leap toward the nation’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
This unprecedented collaboration unites two of India’s foremost innovators to build sovereign, quantum-resilient space infrastructure capable of countering emerging quantum-era cyber threats. By combining Space TS’s expertise in spacecraft engineering and mission planning with Synergy Quantum’s cutting-edge post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and secure communications technology, the alliance will deliver a robust suite of quantum-secure satellite communication systems.
The partnership is designed to protect India’s national security, strategic autonomy, and mission integrity by developing space technologies resilient to the powerful capabilities of future quantum computers.
Key Areas of Collaboration: Building Quantum-Resilient Space Technologies
- Space TS and Synergy Quantum will jointly develop a portfolio of advanced solutions, including:
- Quantum-Secure Satellite Payloads and Indigenous Satellite Buses: Designing next-generation satellite platforms embedded with quantum-safe encryption.
- Encrypted Satellite-Ground Communication Channels: Ensuring communication links are impervious to quantum attacks.
- AI-Driven Autonomous Mission Planning: Incorporating secure onboard orbit control powered by artificial intelligence.
- Orbital Transfer Vehicles (OTVs): Featuring quantum-safe navigation and control systems.
- Quantum-Resilient Satellite Swarms and ‘Tip and Cue’ Systems: Enhancing coordinated satellite operations with quantum security.
- Secure Ground Segment Infrastructure: Integrating embedded PQC mission control systems for end-to-end security.
This comprehensive approach aims to establish a sovereign ecosystem of autonomous, cyber-resilient space technologies, enabling India to maintain global leadership while achieving self-reliance in protecting critical space assets.
Quantum computing threatens to disrupt traditional cryptographic systems. Algorithms like Shor’s Algorithm can potentially break existing encryption methods within seconds, exposing satellite communication channels and ground links to cyber vulnerabilities.
By embedding post-quantum encryption across hardware, software, and communication layers, Space TS and Synergy Quantum’s collaboration ensures India’s space infrastructure remains secure and resilient against these emerging quantum threats.
“We are pleased to collaborate with Synergy Quantum to build a secure and sovereign future for India’s space infrastructure,” said Ashok Saxena, Founder and CEO of Space TS. “Satellites are the backbone of national communications, surveillance, and data systems. Protecting telemetry, uplinks, downlinks, and command channels from quantum threats is essential for mission integrity and national security. Synergy Quantum’s expertise in post-quantum cryptography will help us develop fully indigenous, quantum-resilient space technologies that reinforce India’s self-reliance and global leadership.”
“We are proud to partner with Space TS in advancing India’s next generation of secure and autonomous space systems,” added Jay Oberai, Founder & CEO of Synergy Quantum. “As quantum computing threatens traditional encryption, this collaboration enables us to implement robust quantum-safe encryption and advanced authentication protocols. Together, we will fortify India’s space infrastructure against future cyber threats and ensure long-term mission assurance.”
This landmark alliance will significantly contribute to protecting India’s critical space infrastructure with post-quantum secure architecture, accelerate domestic manufacturing of strategic space technologies, besides enabling secure, autonomous space and drone operations with quantum-safe controls. This partnership would also advance India’s leadership in quantum-resilient communication networks and support long-term space sovereignty and strategic autonomy.
By integrating advanced engineering with next-generation quantum security, Space TS and Synergy Quantum are laying a strong foundation for India’s space future. Their collaboration will safeguard critical national assets and position India as a global leader in secure, quantum-resilient space technology.
As the quantum era rapidly approaches, the partnership between Space TS and Synergy Quantum exemplifies India’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat by developing fully indigenous, quantum-resilient space systems. This alliance ensures that India’s space capabilities remain sovereign, secure, and prepared to meet emerging challenges — securing a safer, more resilient space future for the nation and the world.
