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Aim
a) India’s first indigenous quantum-secure satellite
b) Quantum Communication Gateway
c) Indigenous Navigation Satellite
d) Reusable Launch Vehicle for ISRO
Answer: a) The MoU aims to build India’s first indigenous quantum-secure satellite to protect space assets using post-quantum cryptography.
- To build a sovereign, quantum-resilient space infrastructure using post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and secure communication protocols—protecting India’s space assets from future quantum-enabled cyber threats.
- Development of quantum-secure satellite payloads and encrypted satellite-ground links
- Integration of AI-driven autonomous mission planning and secure orbit control
- Creation of quantum-resilient satellite swarms, secure drones, and PQC-embedded ground systems
- Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat by accelerating domestic manufacturing of strategic space technologies.
Question:
Q.1 On July 8, 2025, Space TS and Synergy Quantum signed a historic MoU to develop which of the following in India?a) India’s first indigenous quantum-secure satellite
b) Quantum Communication Gateway
c) Indigenous Navigation Satellite
d) Reusable Launch Vehicle for ISRO
Answer: a) The MoU aims to build India’s first indigenous quantum-secure satellite to protect space assets using post-quantum cryptography.