US Space Force's X-37B to Test Quantum Navigation System
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The US military's X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor using atom interferometry, aiming to develop a GPS-independent navigation system for space and other environments where GPS is unreliable or unavailable, marking a significant advancement in quantum technology applications for aerospace.
Topics:science#inertial-sensors#quantum-navigation#quantum-physics#science-and-technology#space-exploration#x-37b
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