About
About the Project
COSMOS-SECURE addresses the future security of voice communication in space environments.
Purpose
Project Purpose
The purpose of COSMOS-SECURE is to research post-quantum cryptographic protection and efficient communication interfaces for voice communication in space environments. The project focuses on secure communication between ground personnel and astronauts on space stations or spacecraft, as well as between ground stations communicating through satellite networks.
Context
Why Secure Space Voice Communication Matters
Voice communication is a critical component of space missions. It enables coordination of crews, transmission of commands, operational decision-making, and communication between astronauts, spacecraft, satellites, and ground control centers. Space communication environments introduce challenges such as signal delay, electromagnetic interference, reliability requirements, and limited operational margins.
As quantum computing develops, many currently used cryptographic methods may become vulnerable. COSMOS-SECURE therefore investigates post-quantum approaches designed to support the long-term confidentiality, integrity, and resilience of space communication.
Goals
Main Objectives
- 1Research post-quantum cryptographic algorithms for space voice communication
- 2Explore efficient communication interfaces for voice communication in space
- 3Support compatibility with existing satellite and mission-critical communication infrastructure
- 4Validate selected approaches in laboratory and simulated space communication environments
- 5Prepare knowledge, documentation, and methodologies for future development and certification
Project facts
Project Information
- Project acronym
- COSMOS-SECURE
- Formal title
- Bezpečná komunikácia vo vesmírnom výskume
- English title
- Secure Communication in Space Research
- Applicant / Coordinator
- Decent Cybersecurity s. r. o.
- Project partner
- FREQUENTIS Solutions & Services s. r. o.
- Project code
- NFP401101C907
- Programme
- Programme Slovakia
- Fund
- European Regional Development Fund
- Total eligible expenditure
- €4,144,273.37
- Requested non-repayable financial contribution
- €2,981,048.65
- Implementation period
- 01/2026 – 12/2029
- Place of implementation
- Piešťany, Slovak Republic
Strategy
Strategic Relevance
The project contributes to research and innovation in cybersecurity, cryptography, and space communication. It is aligned with the need to strengthen European resilience in critical digital and space-related infrastructure and with the transition towards post-quantum cryptography.