China to launch world's 1st Quantum satellite
China will launch its first experimental quantum communication satellite in July.
• Its communications cannot be intercepted.
• It will be the first quantum communication through a satellite in the world.
• Quantum communication boasts ultra-high security as a quantum photon can neither be separated nor duplicated.
• It is hence impossible to wiretap, intercept or crack the information transmitted through it.
• The CAS’s project includes launch of a satellite and building of four ground stations for quantum communication and one space quantum teleportation experiment station.
• Chinese scientists have taken five years to develop and manufacture the first quantum satellite.
• It will be transported to Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in June.
• Upon completion, the satellite will be able to establish quantum optical links simultaneously with two ground bases thousands of kilometers apart.
• Chinese scientists have taken five years to develop and manufacture the first quantum satellite.
• It will be transported to Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in June, CAS said.