| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/S000364/1 |
| Title: |
Augmentation of Space-based Quantum Key Distribution with CubeSat Systems |
| Principal Investigator: |
Rarity, Professor J |
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| Department: |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bristol |
| Scheme: |
Technology Programme |
| Starts: |
01 March 2018 |
Ends: |
28 February 2019 |
Value (£): |
7,874
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
CubeSats (< 10 kg nanosatellites, with dimensions 10-40 cm) offer a cost-effective and rapidly deployed opportunity to both
provide proof-of-concept to a wider market and technology raising. In some instances, they are also part of the final
service delivery; for example, in the case of Planet which augments larger satellites with CubeSats for responsive Earth
observation. This feasibility study seeks to determine the extent to which the momentum and agility of the CubeSat
marketplace and the progress made in overall performance can be applied and aligned to support and capitalise on the
emergence of space-based Quantum Key Distribution, harnessing the developments already underway within the UK in
payload systems. QKD offers a highly secure method for key distribution critical to modern data systems security from
financial transactions to military communications. The work will inform mission architecture, interface specification, system
testing and development roadmaps, and further provide a systems-view across stakeholders. The approach will identify
opportunities to accelerate and augment the technology or service readiness of space-based QKD using CubeSats.
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http://www.bris.ac.uk |