TransEuroOGS Project Launches for Quantum-Secure Communication in Europe

The TransEuroOGS project has officially launched as part of the EuroQCI initiative, aiming to establish a network of interoperable optical ground stations for quantum-secure satellite communication across Germany, Greece, Ireland, and Luxembourg. With a budget of approximately €18 million, co-funded by the EU and national governments, the project seeks to enhance secure transnational communication using quantum technologies, particularly quantum key distribution (QKD). The project will deploy eight optical ground stations to facilitate this communication. A consortium meeting was held in Berlin and Jena on April 29-30, 2026, with around 30 attendees from 15 partner organizations, including universities, industry members, and national space agencies. The initiative is expected to contribute to a unified European standard for interoperability among optical ground stations, thus strengthening technological sovereignty in Europe.

Key Points: • TransEuroOGS aims to establish a network of eight optical ground stations across four EU countries. • The project is part of the EuroQCI initiative and has a budget of €18 million. • It focuses on enhancing secure communication using quantum technologies, especially QKD.