Quantum Navigation: US Military's Next-Gen Spaceplane Technology
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A US military spaceplane, X-37B, will test a quantum inertial sensor using atom interferometry during its upcoming mission, aiming to provide a highly sensitive, 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#atom-interferometry#quantum-inertial-sensors#quantum-navigation#space-exploration#technology#x-37b-spaceplane
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