European Union (EU)

Reliable, Global Crypto-key Dispenser

The European Space Agency is researching ways to incorporate quantum key distribution via its satellite network. Last week, the ESA signed a contract to develop a quantum cryptography telecommunication system; dubbed QUARTZ.  The government plus commercial endeavor, is looking to provide reliability in the arena of secure cryptographic key distribution. Scalable and commercially available, the ESA and industry partners hope to produce this satellite network for QKD.

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