Intercontinental Quantum Key Distribution via the QEYSSat mission

Project funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (EPSRC, Research Grant), research institution: Heriot-Watt University. Award value (Gateway to Research): GBP 590,644, as stated by the source. Runs 2025-03-01 to 2028-02-29. Source: Gateway to Research (UK Research and Innovation) (national funding data, not CORDIS).

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AI-assisted summary: The QEYSSat mission focuses on intercontinental quantum key distribution and is funded by UK Research and Innovation with an award value of GBP 590,644. The project is conducted by Heriot-Watt University and runs from March 1, 2025, to February 29, 2028. Suggested technology pillar: communication. Generated by AI from the public source text; it may contain errors and the original source is authoritative.