Eagle-1 will be Europe's first space-based quantum key distribution system.
Europe is aiming to launch a technology demonstration satellite for secure, quantum-encrypted communications in 2024, with a view to developing a larger constellation.
The satellite, Eagle-1, will be the first space-based quantum key distribution system for the European Union and could lead to an ultrasecure communications network for Europe, according to aEagle-1 will spend three years in orbit testing the technologies needed for a new generation of secure communications.
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