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Researchers Send Quantum “Hack-Proof” Message Via Satellite

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Rendition of satellite laser communications. Photo: NASA.

Chinese researchers have been experimenting with laser technology in hopes of unlocking a new way to securely transmit data via satellite using quantum technology. Now, researchers have announced some progress using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) to communicate with the Micius satellite, which beamed messages to two mountain-top receiving stations.

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