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Honeywell Aerospace is advancing an NV-diamond based magnetometer designed to measure Earth's magnetic field from orbit by 2027, marking a significant step toward scalable low-SWaP quantum sensors for space applications. This development leverages room-temperature operation and compact form factors to support future satellite constellations dedicated to geophysics and space domain awareness without relying on cryogenic cooling systems.
Honeywell Aerospace Quantum Magnetometer Targets Earth’s Field by 2027
Honeywell Aerospace is leading a consortium to develop a compact quantum space magnetometer, intended for delivery to the European Space Agency by 2027. This system is designed to provide high-performance measurements of Earth’s magnetic field, supporting advancements in Earth science and space exploration.
By 2027, Honeywell Aerospace intends to deliver a compact quantum space magnetometer to the European Space Agency, a swift development timeline for space-based technology. Leading the project is an engineering team based in Brno, Czech Republic. The system will utilize NV-diamond technology from Quantum Brilliance, enabling high-performance magnetic field measurements from orbit for applications ranging from Earth science to space domain awareness, with international partnerships extending into North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific. Jan Lukáš,…
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