Augmenting Terrestrial Communication using Cloud Sensitive Quantum Technologies

Presented by Sonali Mohapatra, Space Quantum Technologies Deputy Lead at the Space Engineering Company, Craft Prospect

In this talk, I will give an overview of quantum technologies such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) which can be either used in space and also use space as an enabler to augment existing terrestrial communication and encryption architectures. I will discuss the challenges and pleasures of designing a quantum payload for CubeSats in collaboration with consortiums consisting of both SMEs as well as universities and the progress and status of various QKD missions around the world. I will also discuss aspects of end-to-end security for such a space QKD system.