First experimental quantum communication satellite launched by China

Q.  China has launched its first experimental quantum satellite for communication. What is its USP?
- Published on 30 May 16

a. Communication cannot be intercepted
b. Impossible to wiretap, intercept or crack information transmitted through it
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b

ANSWER: Both a and b
 
China will launch its first experimental quantum communication satellite in July, whose communications cannot be intercepted, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) indicated.
  • It will be the first quantum communication through a satellite in the world. Quantum communication boasts ultra-high security as a quantum photon can neither be separated nor duplicated.
  • It is hence impossible to wiretap, intercept or crack the information transmitted through it,

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