Quantum-science satellite for quantum communication experiments (墨子), launched in 2016.
As of: 01 Jun 2026.
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墨子
As of: 01/06/2026Planned: 2016
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Overview
Quick facts
- Status
- ongoing
- Planned
- 2016
- Operator
- CAS
Mission goals
- Testing quantum key distribution and entanglement over long ground-to-space distances
Timeline / milestones
- 2016Launch
- 2017First intercontinental quantum-encrypted video call (Beijing–Vienna)
Scientific results / significance
The world's first quantum communications satellite; a pathfinder for future eavesdropping-resistant global communication networks.
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