X-37B Spaceplane Returns with Quantum GPS Tech on USSF-36 Mission
Originally Published 4 months ago — by theregister.com

The US military's X-37B spaceplane has launched on its eighth mission, carrying a quantum GPS alternative that uses atom interferometry to measure position precisely, potentially allowing navigation without traditional satellite systems. This technology, tested in 2025, could enhance future spacecraft and aircraft navigation, raising strategic concerns for China and the US about satellite dependency in warfare.