🚀 US Space Plane X-37B to Test Quantum Navigation in Space

in #space2 days ago

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The mysterious US Air Force spacecraft X-37B is preparing for its eighth launch on August 21, 2025—this time with a groundbreaking mission. The plane will carry a quantum inertial sensor, a revolutionary technology that could change navigation forever.

Unlike GPS, which fails in deep space, submarines, or during signal disruptions, quantum navigation works independently. By cooling atoms to near absolute zero and using laser interference, the system can measure motion with incredible precision—without relying on satellites.

If successful, this could pave the way for military operations, lunar and Mars missions, and deep space travel without GPS. The global race is heating up, with the US, UK, and China all investing heavily in this next-gen navigation technology.

👉 Could this be the beginning of a GPS-free future?