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Mini-satellite paves the way for quantum messaging anywhere on Earth


A Chinese team has transmitted quantum-encrypted images a record 12,900 kilometres.

Researchers have broken a distance record in quantum communication by sending a secret encryption key nearly 13,000 km from China to South Africa, using a cheap, lightweight ‘microsatellite’. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in Internet Explorer). In the meantime, to ensure continued support, we are displaying the site without styles and JavaScript.

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