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China launches Micius to test quantum communication from space

Aug 16, 2016

China launches Micius, a satellite built to test quantum key distribution, entanglement over long distances and teleportation of quantum states between Earth and space.

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Taking these experiments into orbit opens a route toward quantum communication over distances beyond the reach of direct fiber links.

CAS · USTC · Government of China

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