SpeQtre: a 12U CubeSat to demonstrate entanglement-based quantum communications from space to ground
Abstract
The SpeQtre nanosatellite mission aims to be the first to demonstrate satellite-to-ground quantum communications using a highly miniaturized, space-based entanglement distribution system. This mission is a collaboration between UKRI RAL Space, which provides the satellite platform and optical terminal, and SpeQtral, which supplies the entangled photon pair source and receiver hardware.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Quantum Information and Cryptography
Spacecraft Design and Technology
Space Technology and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Quantum Computing, Communication, and Simulation
- Pages
- 10–10
- Publication date
- 5 March 2026
- Language
- EN