The goal of TUM‘s QUICK³ is to make fast and secure communication possible. The QUICK³ nano satellite will test components for use in future quantum satellite systems. The satellite, developed […]
Quantum Communications
SpeQtral + Thales Alenia Space launch new quantum comms by satellite experimental phase
SpeQtral and Thales Alenia Space have signed a new collaboration agreement, extending their strategic partnership for the development and demonstration of quantum communications between space and Earth. Quantum information networks […]
HRL Laboratories + Boeing’ key milestone in Quantum Entanglement Swapping satellite mission
HRL Laboratories and Boeing have completed construction and technical validation on a quantum communication subassembly for Boeing’s Q4S satellite mission— a first-of-its-kind effort to demonstrate four-photon quantum entanglement swapping in […]
IonQ signs MoU with Intellian to advance South Korea’s quantum economy.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intellian Technologies, Inc. to explore how secure quantum networking can transform satellite communications—this memorandum furthers IonQ’s work in strategically […]
Forrester’s Digest: Thales, Hispasat start Quantum Key geo-system
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67 per cent) and Leonardo (33 per cent), and Hispasat, Redeia’s satellite services operator, have announced the start of the development, manufacturing, […]
TNO launches Qu-STAR to pioneer quantum internet via space
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 […]
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 […]