Thales Alenia Space and its partners announce that they have signed a contract with ESA to carry out the TeQuantS quantum communications project.

This project aims to develop quantum communications technologies between space and Earth for cyber security applications and for the development of the future Internet.

' The use of satellites is currently considered the best option for carrying out these long-distance quantum communications, as terrestrial optical fibers can only directly transmit quantum information at around 150 kilometers' says the group.

' We are delighted to be working with our partners to develop the quantum technologies that will demonstrate the ability to create a long-distance quantum communications link by satellite with an operational objective, and that will contribute to European sovereignty in this field', said Marc-Henri Serre, Executive Vice President of Telecommunications activities at Thales Alenia Space.

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