Space

SealSQ is launching six satellites in 2025 for commercial quantum-secure communications, representing a major commercial QKD space milestone. The Swiss-US company develops satellite quantum communications. SealSQ’s constellation will provide commercial quantum-safe communication services via satellite, enabling global quantum encryption for enterprises and governments requiring secure communications immune to quantum computer attacks.

2025 Developments: Development of quantum networking infrastructure and protocols continues in 2025. Research efforts focus on extending quantum communication range and reliability. Partnerships with telecommunications providers expand deployment opportunities.

Thales Alenia Space partnered with Hispasat to develop the world’s first quantum key distribution system from geostationary orbit. The aerospace company is developing space-based QKD. The QKD-GEO program aims to enable global quantum-safe communications from geostationary satellites, providing continuous quantum encryption key distribution coverage over large geographic areas for government and commercial secure communications.

2025 Developments: Development of quantum networking infrastructure and protocols continues in 2025. Research efforts focus on extending quantum communication range and reliability. Partnerships with telecommunications providers expand deployment opportunities.