TNO has launched a new project called Qu-STAR to define the role of space in quantum information networks. The quantum internet, envisioned to connect quantum devices globally, currently faces distance […]
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Boeing developing quantum comms tech with in-space test satellite
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has scheduled a 2026 launch of a satellite – dubbed Q4S – which is designed to demo quantum entanglement swapping capabilities on-orbit — this Boeing-funded, first-of-its-kind space […]
TNO and European collaborate to develop global quantum internet enabled from space
It is reported that the future global quantum internet is blocked due to signal losses in fiber over distance. Satellites are required so that cities and continents can be connected […]
Mynaric to develop quantum comms for satellite networks
Mynaric (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN) was selected for three technology development projects that are related to quantum communication — these projects are part of the second phase of the QuNET initiative funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and co-funded with a total amount […]
Quantum Space and partners plan for superhighway mission between Earth and the Moon
Quantum Space (Quantum) today announced their first operational mission to cislunar space will launch in October 2024 and will include partners GEOST, LLC and Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT). Known as […]
Lockheed Martin’s venture capital fund doubles in size
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has doubled the company’s venture capital fund from $200 million to $400 million and the firm will use the increased funds to continue to accelerate future […]
China launches new satellite in ‘important step’ towards global quantum communications network
Jinan 1 will conduct key distribution experiments in lower-Earth orbit after a month of testing. More launches planned for near future to support quantum communication for over 100 users around […]
Major milestone successfully passed for RAL Space’s Speqtre quantum smallsat — launch in 2024
RAL Space’s Speqtre smallsat has passed a major milestone in its journey to space. The mission, which will demonstrate quantum key distribution (QKD) from space, has passed its critical design […]
Quantum Comms Via Satellite Tackled In New NSR Report
Just published is NSR’s Quantum Communications via Satellite (QCvS) Report that finds the potential to deliver unlimited security boosting satellite-based quantum communications to a revenue opportunity of $2.6 billion by […]
SES To Lead Quantum Comms Consortium To Define The Infrastructure For Europe
The Luxembourg’s Quantum Communications Infrastructure project (LuxQCI), coordinated by the Department of Media, Telecommunications and Digital Policy (SMC) of the Luxembourg Ministry of State, and supported by the European Space […]