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Scotland Launches £2.5M Hub for Unhackable Satellite Internet

5/2/2025

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Heriot-Watt University has unveiled a groundbreaking £2.5 million Quantum Communications Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS) in Scotland. This innovative facility is set to revolutionize satellite communications, paving the way for an 'unhackable' internet that fights cybercrime and boosts data security. Additionally, HOGS will nurture Scotland's burgeoning space industry while offering invaluable hands-on experience for aspiring students.

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Heriot-Watt University has unveiled a groundbreaking £2.5 million Quantum Communications Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS) in Scotland. This innovative facility is set to revolutionize satellite communications, paving the way for an 'unhackable' internet that fights cybercrime and boosts data security. Additionally, HOGS will nurture Scotland's burgeoning space industry while offering invaluable hands-on experience for aspiring students.