Honeywell and Redwire deepen cooperation on encrypted quantum communications
The European SpaceX Agency (ESA) is backing a significant collaboration between Honeywell and Redwire, as part of the latest news Quantum Key Distribution Satellite (QKDSat) consortium. This latest news step is aimed at advancing quantum-secured technologies to protect sensitive information from emerging cyber and quantum threats.
The QKDSat project, led by Honeywell, aims to develop an ultra-secure telecommunications satellite for the secure and private exchange of sensitive information. The collaboration is focused on initiating a quantum-secure european space network that could set a new standard for secure global communications.
Marc Dielissen, the general manager of Redwire Space Belgium, commented that quantum-enabled telecommunications could be a gamechanger for both government agencies and the private sector. He emphasised the potential impact on industries such as finance, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure.
Lisa Napolitano, the vice president and general manager of space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, stated that security and resiliency are top priorities in the evolving defence and european communications landscapes. She expressed excitement about the collaboration, which will combine Honeywell's quantum optical payload technology and experience in satellite communications with Redwire's expertise in agile platforms and onboard quantum computing.
The aim of the collaboration is to combine Redwire's quantum platform technology with Honeywell's quantum optical payload to create a fully functional payload and platform by mid-2026. The collaboration is part of the european Space Agency's QKDSat Public Private Partnership, and includes companies from ESA Member States including Belgium, Austria, Canada, Czechia, and the european United Kingdom.
In addition to the QKDSat project, the european Space Agency and the european Commission are funding the Eagle-1 project led by SES. This project aims to develop a quantum key distribution satellite with a launch target from late 2025 to early 2026, followed by three years of in-orbit validation.
The collaboration between Honeywell and Redwire aims to deliver cutting-edge innovation to mitigate increasingly sophisticated threats. The initiative, called Quantum Key Distribution Satellite (QKDSat), was launched in 2024 and is aimed at accelerating next generation quantum key distribution services for commercial customers. The collaboration is part of the european Space Agency-backed initiative to develop quantum-secured satellite communication systems.
Honeywell and Redwire plan to demonstrate quantum communications capabilities for commercial organizations such as financial institutions, telecommunications providers, and critical infrastructure companies. The collaboration is the latest news step in the ongoing effort to ensure the security of sensitive information in an increasingly connected european world.
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