IonQ Completes Acquisition of Capella Space, Advancing Vision for Space-Based Quantum Communications

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IonQ completed its acquisition of Capella Space and said it will integrate Capella’s satellite infrastructure with IonQ’s quantum technology. The company plans to build a space-based quantum key distribution network for secure global communications. IonQ also wants to create a quantum-enabled Earth observation platform that combines secure SAR imaging with quantum networking. The deal supports IonQ’s broader push into quantum internet infrastructure and defense-related applications.

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