IonQ to acquire Capella Space in bid to build ultra-secure quantum network

IonQ to acquire Capella Space in bid to build ultra-secure quantum network

The quantum computing firm plans to build the first space-based quantum key distribution system The post IonQ to acquire Capella Space in bid to build ultra-secure quantum network appeared first on SpaceNews.

IonQ Acquires Capella Space to Build Quantum-Secure Satellite Network

Key Points:– IonQ has agreed to acquire Capella Space to accelerate its development of a global quantum key distribution (QKD) network.– Capella’s radar imaging satellites will help enable space-based secure communication for defense and commercial sectors.– The acquisition follows IonQ’s broader strategy to dominate quantum networking through vertical integration and space-based infrastructure Quantum computing firm IonQ is doubling down on its…

IonQ Shifts Focus to Quantum Internet Leadership Despite Market Headwind

IonQ’s Strategic Pivot: Leading the Quantum Internet Revolution In a bold strategic shift, quantum computing pioneer IonQ is positioning itself at the forefront of what CEO Niccolo De Masi calls “the quantum internet.” Despite facing a 30% stock decline this year and weathering short-selling reports, the company reported better-than-expected Q1 results that sent shares up 6%, as De Masi revealed in an exclusive interview with CNBC’s “The Exchang…

IonQ Releases Its Q1 2025 Financial Report and Announces Two Additional Acquisitions in the Quantum Networking Space - Quantum Computing Report

First Quarter Financial Results IonQ has announced its Q1 2025 financial results. A quick summary of some key financial metrics comparing Q1 2025 versus Q4 2024 and the year ago quarter of Q1 2024 is shown in the chart below. Revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was essentially flat with the revenue achieved in the [...] The post IonQ Releases Its Q1 2025 Financial Report and Announces Two Additional Acquisitions in the Quantum Networking Space…

IonQ Jumps 5% After EPS Beat, Reveals Ambitious Space-Based Quantum Network Plan - Wall Street Pit

IonQ’s (IONQ) stock rose over 5% to $30.65 in premarket trading, driven by a Q1 loss of $0.14 per share, beating the $0.26 consensus estimate, and in-line revenue of $7.57 million. The company reaffirmed its FY25 revenue guidance of $75 - 95 million and issued Q2 revenue projections of $16…

IonQ to Acquire Capella Space, Lightsynq Technologies - GovCon Wire

IonQ has agreed to buy Capella Space and Lightsynq Technologies to advance its plan to develop a space-based quantum key distribution, or QKD, network and extend its vision for the quantum internet. College Park, Maryland-based IonQ said Wednesday it expects the Capella Space transaction to conclude in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory