Quantum computing is about to become a national security problem in orbit

Quantum computing is advancing fast, and it poses a critical threat to space infrastructure. According to SpaceNews, nations are racing to build quantum machines capable of breaking modern encryption that protects satellites and ground systems. The commercial space industry now faces a narrow window to upgrade its cryptographic defenses before orbital infrastructure becomes vulnerable. Essentially, the quantum-encryption race in orbit is just beginning—and time is running short.

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