Quantum Science Finding its Way Into Satellite Technology

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Quantum technology might evoke science fiction tropes like shrinking humans and time travel, but experts think it has real-world applications to secure and improve space systems.

“Unfortunately, quantum is still, for some people, part of sci-fi, but actually we are using quantum technology in space already,” Sana Amairi-Pyka, lead scientist for quantum communications at the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi, said during a panel discussion at the Dubai Airshow’s Space Pavilion in November.
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