https://spacewatch.global/tag/qkd/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/qkd/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/ses-selects-arianespace-to-launch-eagle-1-satellite/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44696 Global satellite operator SES, chose to launch its EAGLE-1 satellite, which will support the end-to-end secure Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system for Europe, by commercial launch service provider Arianespace, the company said. EAGLE-1 is planned to be launched on a Vega C rocket as early as Q4 2024. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/rivada-space-signs-agreement-with-speqtral-to-develop-ultra-secure-communications/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44120 Global network company Rivada Space Networks, has signed a partnership agreement with quantum-secure communications systems provider SpeQtral to advance secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises, Rivada said. Quantum-secure communications systems like Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology are crucial for secure, satellite-enabled connectivity networks.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/07/quantum-encryption-spacecraft-speqtre-passes-critical-design-review/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42002 Secure communications cubesat, Speqtre, has passed its critical design review meaning that a full scale model of the satellite can now be built. Speqtre is being developed by the UK-based Science and Technology Facilities Council’s RAL Space and Singaporean quantum communications company, SpeQtral.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/06/airbus-leads-european-quantum-internet-consortium/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=33219&preview=true&preview_id=33219 The European Commission has selected a consortium of companies and research institutes to study the design of the future European quantum communication network, EuroQCI. EuroQCI is to enable ultra-secure communication between critical infrastructures and government institutions across the European Union. The consortium is led by Airbus and includes Leonardo, Orange, and PwC.]]>