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From Beijing to Stellenbosch: quantum signal travels 12 900km

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

Image for illustrative purposes only A breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12 900km: the longest intercontinental quantum communication link established to date. The longest before this was 7 600km and within the northern hemisphere only. It was…

From Stellenbosch to the stars

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

South Africa’s space innovators have been recognised by US space agency Nasa for their cutting-edge developments in satellite technology. According to Nasa’s Small Spacecraft Technology State-of-the-Art Report for 2024, released recently, several South African space tech companies – including Cubecom, CubeSpace, NewSpace Systems and Dragonfly Aerospace – are counted among the world’s best. These companies…