Satellite Quantum Communications

We are strengthening the UK’s leadership in space-based quantum communications by working with the Satellite Platform for Optical Quantum Communications (SPOQC) low-earth orbit demonstrator and coordinating the post-launch mission. We are continuing to develop our Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS) for low-earth orbit quantum communications with SPOQC and other international missions

Andy Vick

RAL Space

Theme Leader

Ross Donaldson

Heriot-Watt University

Theme Co-Leader

Hub teams are strengthening the UK’s leadership in space-based quantum communications by working with the Satellite Platform for Optical Quantum Communications (SPOQC) low-earth orbit demonstrator and coordinating the post-launch mission. In parallel, they are working on continued development of the Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS) for low-earth orbit quantum communications with SPOQC and other international space missions.