Russia tested a quantum communication channel with China for the first time

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A quantum communication channel was tested for the first time in Russia with China

Russian scientists have for the first time established a channel with quantum protection between Russia and China using a satellite, reports the press service of MISIS University.

The experiment was reportedly carried out by scientists from MISIS University, the Russian Quantum center (RCC) and the KuSpace Technologies company. The message says that an experiment of this kind took place for the first time; during its implementation, an encryption key was successfully transmitted over a distance of more than 3500.

A ground station in Zvenigorod was used for the experiment.

As noted in the press service of MISiS, the use of such a solution significantly expands the position of Russian scientists in the development of quantum technologies. It is also indicated that the technology opens up new opportunities for the wider implementation of modern solutions.

The release notes that the global market in this segment is growing by an average of 40% annually.