The SES-led consortium of European companies, responsible for development of the quantum secure space-based EAGLE-1 system and working in close collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), is joined by TNO and Airbus Netherlands B.V., to design and build an optical ground station for the mission. The contract was signed the by partners on November 15 during the Space Tech Expo in Bremen.

TNO, Airbus Netherlands join EAGLE-1 consortium

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EAGLE-1 will demonstrate the feasibility of quantum key distribution technology within the EU using a satellite-based system.

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