COSMOS-SECURE — PQC for Astronaut-Ground/Satellite Comms

Agency

European Regional Development Fund

Acronym

COSMOS-SECURE

Budget

€4,144,273.37 total eligible costs (EU contribution €2,981,048.65)

Phase

Active (Decent as coordinator); Jan 2026 – Dec 2029

Domain

Post-quantum cryptography / space communications

• CompanyDecent CybersecurityDeep-tech firm developing post-quantum cryptography and quantum-resistant blockchain solutions for defence, space and critical infrastructure.

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What is COSMOS-SECURE — PQC for Astronaut-Ground/Satellite Comms?

COSMOS-SECURE ('Secure Communication in Space Research,' project code NFP401101C907) is a four-year Slovak R&D project (January 2026 – December 2029) funded under Programme Slovensko 2021–2027 with European Regional Development Fund co-financing, selected under call PSK-MSVVM-021-2024-DV-EFRR SPACE. It researches post-quantum cryptographic algorithms (NIST-standardized ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA) and efficient interfaces for secure voice communication between ground personnel, astronauts, and satellites. Decent Cybersecurity (Piešťany, Slovakia) coordinates the project, with FREQUENTIS Solutions & Services as key partner.

Which agency runs COSMOS-SECURE — PQC for Astronaut-Ground/Satellite Comms?

COSMOS-SECURE — PQC for Astronaut-Ground/Satellite Comms is run by European Regional Development Fund and is also known as COSMOS-SECURE.

What is the budget for COSMOS-SECURE — PQC for Astronaut-Ground/Satellite Comms?

COSMOS-SECURE — PQC for Astronaut-Ground/Satellite Comms has a budget of €4,144,273.37 total eligible costs (EU contribution €2,981,048.65), currently in its Active (Decent as coordinator); Jan 2026 – Dec 2029 phase.