VORAGO Technologies announced a strategic software partnership with wolfSSL at the SmallSat Symposium 2026, marking a major step forward in securing modern space infrastructure. Through this collaboration, the companies are delivering radiation-hardened chips embedded with standards-based cryptographic security specifically designed for orbital missions. As space missions scale rapidly and satellites operate for longer durations, organizations must prioritize both reliability and cybersecurity from the initial design phase. Therefore, this partnership addresses a growing industry need for integrated protection across hardware and software layers.
Today, space systems no longer operate as isolated, single-mission assets. Instead, organizations deploy large satellite fleets expected to function for a decade or longer. Consequently, reliability and security now function as interconnected requirements rather than separate engineering priorities. During the symposium, both companies reinforced this vision by hosting a joint workshop focused on cyber resilience and radiation tolerance across low-Earth orbit (LEO), medium-Earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary orbit (GEO). Additionally, they demonstrated wolfBoot running on the U.S. government-qualified VA41630 microcontroller, showcasing real-world readiness.
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Meanwhile, the broader space industry continues to transform into a scaled and investable economy. As commercial space programs expand and national security investments increase, expectations around electronics reliability and cybersecurity have significantly risen. Growing satellite constellations, extended mission lifespans, and increasingly harsh operational environments are forcing manufacturers to rethink how they design mission-critical electronics.
“Space systems are no longer isolated assets designed one at a time,” said Bernd Lienhard, CEO of Vorago Technologies. “When you’re deploying fleets that may operate for a decade or more, reliability and security stop being separate conversations. Our partnership with wolfSSL reflects the reality that resilient hardware and trusted cryptography must be engineered together to fortify microcontrollers in extreme environments and ensure space infrastructure is going to scale responsibly.”
Furthermore, modern satellite constellations now consist of hundreds or even thousands of nodes, unlike earlier missions that relied on small numbers of high-value spacecraft. As a result, even a single vulnerability whether from radiation-induced hardware faults or insecure communications can spread across an entire fleet. To address this challenge, VORAGO and wolfSSL aligned radiation-resilient silicon with advanced cryptographic protection optimized for mission-critical environments.
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The collaboration supports VORAGO’s VA4 family of microcontrollers, which combine Arm Cortex-M4 cores with HARDSIL radiation-protection technology. In addition, wolfSSL integrates wolfBoot secure bootloader and wolfCrypt encryption engine into these systems. Together, these technologies provide root-of-trust capabilities, firmware authentication, and secure Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. Therefore, organizations can effectively bridge cyber and radiation threats while ensuring full mission protection.
As space infrastructure evolves into long-term operational platforms, security must extend far beyond launch timelines. Encryption, secure boot processes, and data integrity must remain reliable across 10–15-year mission lifespans. At the same time, threat landscapes continue evolving. wolfSSL addresses these challenges by offering embedded cryptography designed for constrained systems, including FIPS-certified implementations and long-term cryptographic adaptability without requiring hardware replacement.
“When cryptography is replicated across an entire constellation, practices that were acceptable for a single spacecraft become systemic risks,” said Todd Ouska, Chief Technology Officer at wolfSSL. “This environment calls for cryptography that’s purpose-built for radiation-proof processors and designed with longevity in mind. By combining our approach to validated, adaptable cryptography with Vorago’s resilient silicon, we’re helping customers scale space systems without scaling exposure.”
Ultimately, by embedding both radiation protection and cryptographic security directly into silicon architecture, VORAGO and wolfSSL are helping address one of the space industry’s biggest challenges building trustworthy infrastructure at scale. As space systems become more interconnected and economically significant, ensuring foundational electronics maintain reliability and security will remain critical. Additionally, the partnership supports environmental sustainability by helping reduce satellite failures that contribute to orbital debris.
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