Quantum Dice and
SpeQtral Unveil Quantum Communication Developments with
Zenith QRNG for SpeQtral-1 Mission
30 Nov 2023
Quantum Dice,
and SpeQtral proudly announce
the launch and use of the Zenith Quantum Random Number
Generator (QRNG), a product designed for space, to
enable secure quantum communication technologies in the
upcoming SpeQtral-1 satellite mission.
SpeQtral-1,
SpeQtral’s second quantum key distribution (QKD)
satellite, builds on the ongoing work on the SpeQtre
mission as well as on technologies demonstrated on the
2019 SpooQy-1 CubeSat. It will serve as a commercial
pathfinder and demonstrator to define the future of
global quantum secure communication services. This
pioneering mission features Quantum Dice’s Zenith QRNG,
SpeQtral’s entanglement and weak coherent quantum
payloads, and a laser communications system in a 16U
CubeSat. This will allow SpeQtral to showcase and
experiment with different quantum-secure protocols,
including QKD based on entanglement, weak coherent
pulses, as well as alternative higher-speed key delivery
techniques. The range of methods will address various
end-user requirements and applications, establishing
SpeQtral-1 as a leader in compact quantum-safe key
distribution satellites.
The Zenith QRNG
is Quantum Dice’s first-ever space product. Crafted to
deliver a high-rate, robust, and low Size, Weight, and
Power consumption (SWaP) solution, the Zenith QRNG
features Quantum Dice’s proprietary DISCTM protocol.
Boasting a world-leading data rate of 200 to 1000 Mbps,
it sets a pioneering benchmark for secure quantum
communication in space.
Marko von der
Leyen, Quantum Dice CTO, remarked: “Quantum Dice’s
Zenith device has been engineered to withstand harsh
environments in space without compromising on the
security standards of the continuous live verification
of our quantum randomness. We are proud to be a partner
on the SpeQtral mission with our ultra-fast Gbps-class
system, supporting an important domain of future
communications.”
SpeQtral
Co-Founder and CEO, Lum Chune Yang, further emphasised:
“SpeQtral-1 is a testament to our commitment to pushing
the boundaries of secure communication in space. With
Quantum Dice’s cutting-edge technology, we’re not just
launching a satellite; we’re pioneering a new era of
quantum communication, providing a range of quantum-safe
key distribution capabilities. Our mission is to
redefine the possibilities of secure communication, and
SpeQtral-1 is a crucial step in that journey.”
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