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Quantum Education Workshops for Space Industry Teams

Six specialist workshops covering quantum key distribution via satellite, PQC for ground-to-satellite command links, quantum sensing for Earth observation, space mission planning optimisation, and cryptographic resilience for mission architecture. Delivered by practitioners with direct space sector and quantum technology experience.

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Built for Space Engineers and Programme Teams

Satellites with 15-20 year operational lifetimes are being launched today with cryptographic architectures that will face quantum threat during their operational life. Mission cryptographic planning now requires explicit PQC strategy.

All sessions are delivered by subject-matter experts with direct space sector and quantum technology experience. Each session is fully vendor-agnostic and configurable to your mission type and operational constraints.

5 Use-case sessions

1 Deep-dive briefing

20% Member discount

Quantum Use-Case Workshops

Five structured sessions covering satellite QKD, command link security, quantum sensing payloads, mission optimisation, and end-to-end cryptographic architecture for space programmes.

Quantum Key Distribution via Satellite: Architecture and Deployment

In-depth technical workshop on satellite QKD systems, covering the physics of entanglement distribution over free-space optical links, the Micius satellite demonstration results, and current LEO QKD constellation proposals from SpeQtral, QEYSSat, and European programmes. Addresses ground station optical terminal requirements, atmospheric turbulence mitigation, and the integration of satellite QKD into ground-based quantum network architectures.

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PQC for Ground-to-Satellite Command and Control Links

Covers PQC migration for satellite command, telemetry, and control protocols including CCSDS standards for space data communications. Addresses the specific hardware constraints of space-qualified processors (LEON, PowerPC, ARM Cortex-R radiation-hardened variants) and their PQC algorithm performance, CCSDS Security Protocol SDLS PQC integration, and mission cryptographic lifecycle planning for satellites with 15-20 year operational lifetimes.

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Quantum Sensing for Earth Observation and Navigation Applications

Examines quantum sensing technologies with direct space applications: quantum gravimeters for geodesy and resource detection, atomic clock arrays for enhanced PNT accuracy, and quantum magnetometers for space weather monitoring. Covers the current technology readiness levels, the gap between laboratory demonstration and space qualification, and commercial applications for Earth observation and sovereign navigation systems.

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Quantum Computing for Space Mission Planning and Orbital Optimisation

Covers quantum optimisation applications in space mission planning: constellation coverage optimisation, collision avoidance manoeuvre scheduling for large LEO constellations, ground station contact scheduling, and interplanetary trajectory optimisation. Addresses QUBO formulations for orbital mechanics problems, annealing approaches for real-time space traffic management, and the competitive dynamics in commercial space operations.

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Cryptographic Resilience for Space System Mission Architecture

Addresses the end-to-end cryptographic architecture of space systems: spacecraft on-board systems, inter-satellite links, ground segment, and mission control. Covers the CCSDS space security standards, ESA and NASA cryptographic policy, export control implications for space cryptography (EAR/ITAR, UK Export Control), and how to design quantum-resilient mission cryptographic architectures from the ground up.

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Deep-Dive Sessions

A senior-level briefing for space industry executives covering the full quantum opportunity map, sovereign capability considerations, and investment sequencing for new space programme architectures.

Quantum Technology Strategy for Space Industry Executives

Executives and senior leaders In person or online

Executive briefing for CEOs, CTOs, and programme directors at satellite operators, launch providers, space agencies, and new space ventures. Covers the space industry quantum opportunity across QKD communications, quantum sensing payloads, and mission optimisation alongside the quantum security obligations for space system command integrity. Addresses sovereign capability considerations and the role of quantum in national space security.

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Sessions are configured around your team's technical level and operational priorities. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.