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Boeing has demonstrated a key quantum networking protocol in ground testing of a compact payload, with an on-orbit experiment planned for 2027. The test showed 'high-fidelity entanglement swapping' in preparation for a year-long space mission. This technology has potential applications in secure communication and quantum computing.
The successful demonstration of this quantum protocol is significant for the development of secure communication networks and quantum computing capabilities, which could enhance national security and defense technologies.
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