Group: Kareena, Angelina, Asael, Israel, and Monagoz
QC Missions:
- Demonstrate and validate quantum communication capabilities in-space
- Develop secure communication networks using QKD (quantum key distribution)
- Contribute towards the development of long-range in-space communication
Moving towards:
- Constellation of satellites for long-range in-space communication → potential inter-collegiate collaboration
Instruments/sensors:
Cost Analysis:
Size Analysis:
6U cubesat, nominal 12cm x 24 cm x 36cm (based on 1) → weighs 10kg
- 2U allocated to electrical power system (EPS), communications (COMMS), attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), and an on-board computer (OBC)
- 1U for quantum source
- 3U for transmission optics
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Reasons to pursue:
Resources:
- CubeSat quantum communications mission
- https://www.nature.com/articles/nphoton.2017.107
- https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.12749
- https://www.nature.com/articles/nphys629