Backed by ESA, SES To Build Quantum Cryptography Satellite

SES Eagle-s quantum satellite
Credit: SES
An SES-led consortium of 20 European companies, with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and European Commission, plans to develop and launch the EAGLE-1, a communications satellite that uses quantum key distribution (QYD) for end-to-end encryption. The EAGLE-1 would be the first sovereign...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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