China's Jinan-1 Satellite Sets Record for Quantum Communication Distance

Record-breaking 12,900 km ultra-secure quantum satellite link

Scientists have successfully established the world's longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning 12,900 km. Using the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1, launched into low Earth orbit, this milestone marks the first-ever quantum satellite communication link established in the Southern Hemisphere.

1st LD: Chinese-led team achieves world's first 10,000-km quantum-secured communication - China.org.cn

Chinese-led team achieves world's first 10,000-km quantum-secured communication

Chinese-led team achieves world's first 10,000-km quantum-secured communication

South Africa and China establish record-breaking 12,900 km ultra-secure quantum satellite link

Scientists from South Africa and China have successfully established the world’s longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning 12,900 km. Using the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1, launched into low Earth orbit, this milestone marks the first-ever quantum satellite communication link established in the Southern Hemisphere.

World's first quantum microsatellite demonstrates secure communication with multiple ground stations

A research team has developed the world's first quantum microsatellite and demonstrated real-time quantum key distribution (QKD) between the satellite and multiple compact, mobile ground stations.

A practical leap towards secure quantum communication over long distances

A network of quantum satellites that communicate with ground stations could offer a solution to enable a global quantum network. A quantum microsatellite that has been developed and launched can perform space-to-ground quantum communication using portable ground stations. A lightweight microsatellite and portable ground stations enable efficient quantum key distribution from space to Earth.