China launches quantum satellite for 'hack-proof' communications
China’s quantum satellite – nicknamed Micius after a 5th century BC Chinese scientist – blasts off from the Jiuquan satellite launch centre. Photograph: STR/AFP/Getty Images
Beijing hopes satellite will create communications system with significant military and commercial applications
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