SpeQtral is a quantum communications technology company that aims to build and deploy global quantum networks, securing telecommunication networks against cyber-attacks. As a pioneer in quantum communications, SpeQtral develops space-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, including satellites like SpeQtral-1, to deliver encryption keys via quantum signals. They partner with organizations like Toshiba, ST Engineering and SES to advance quantum-secure communication solutions and build interoperable Optical Ground Stations, focusing on government, defense, and financial sectors. SpeQtral's activities encompass both terrestrial and space-based solutions, contributing to the development of a future quantum internet.
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SpeQtre is expected to launch 2023 and will serve as a technology demonstrator for SpeQtral.
Rob Beddington, CTO of SpeQtral, supports the partnerships with NanoAvionics and Mbryonics for the SpeQtral-1 mission.
SpeQtral has selected Mbryonics as the satellite optical terminal provider for the SpeQtral-1 mission.
Mbryonics will produce the optical terminal for the SpeQtral-1 satellite.
SpeQtral selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics as the satellite bus provider for the SpeQtral-1 mission.
Mbryonics will develop the optical terminal that transmits QKD photons from SpeQtral quantum hardware to optical ground stations.
SpeQtral-1's payload and mission Critical Design Reviews (CDR) were completed earlier 2023.
SpeQtral-1 follows the SpeQtre technology demonstrator mission, which was built on technologies demonstrated on the 2019 SpooQy-1 CubeSat.
NanoAvionics will provide a CubeSat satellite platform for the SpeQtral-1 mission.
JANUS-1 is a 6U satellite featuring payload and subsystem technologies from AICRAFT, Morpheus Space, Netra, SayariLabs Kenya, SpeQtral, Transcelestial, and Zero-Error Systems that will perform Internet of Things communications, experimental laser communications, radio communications, and machine learning during orbit.
SpeQtral will launch its QKD satellite SpeQtral-1 in 2024.
The SpeQtral-1 satellite is slated for launch in 2024 with related tests taking place by 2025.
Thales Alenia Space and Singapore-based SpeQtral signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct tests involving the SpeQtral-1 satellite and Thales Alenia ground equipment.
Singaporean startup SpeQtral plans to deploy its first low Earth orbit QKD satellite in 2024 and has a deal to use ground services from Thales Alenia Space.
RAL Space and SpeQtral are developing the Speqtre mission, with RAL Space leading the mission and providing the optical payload that will beam QKD signals to Earth.
SpeQtral closed a US$8,300,000 financing round led by Xora Innovation.
SpeQtral will use the US$8,300,000 financing to support the commercial rollout of terrestrial systems and further develop its satellite-based systems.
SpeQtral will use the US$8,300,000 financing to establish strategic business partnerships and hire top talent.
SpeQtral will use the US$8,300,000 financing to expand its regional and international presence.