The Qube research satellite to test quantum key distribution launched Aug. 16 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare. Credit: Zentrum Fur Telematik
The Qube research satellite to test quantum key distribution launched Aug. 16 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare. Credit: Zentrum Fur Telematik

Quantum Key Distribution, or QKD, has drawn significant attention in the space industry. By making use of cryptographic security rooted in the laws of physics, it promises to safeguard communications against future threats posed by quantum computing. This — an encryption method that is, in theory, unbreakable — is a tantalizing prospect for players in […]

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