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China challenges US space supremacy with quantum satellite

China challenges US space supremacy with quantum satellite

FromFT News in Focus


China challenges US space supremacy with quantum satellite

FromFT News in Focus

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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
Aug 17, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

China has launched a quantum satellite to test whether communications can be rendered hack-proof, in its latest challenge to US supremacy in space. Clive Cookson, the FT’s science editor, discusses the development with Lucy Hornby, FT Beijing correspondent. Music from Star Trek theme by Alexander Courage
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Released:
Aug 17, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon.