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China launches first commercial quantum key distribution satellite network

The constellation of four satellites enables encrypted communications between Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen that are theoretically immune to interception by classical computers.

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Tessa GreenQuantum reporter
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The constellation of four satellites enables encrypted communications between Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen that are theoretically immune to interception by classical computers.

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