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NASA Demonstrates ‘Ultra-Cool’ Quantum Sensor for First Time in Space (www.jpl.nasa.gov)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The Cold Atom Lab science team made their measurements with a quantum tool called an atom interferometer, which can precisely measure gravity, magnetic fields, and other forces. Scientists and engineers on Earth use this tool to study the fundamental nature of gravity and advance technologies that aid aircraft and ship navigation.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Scientists and engineers on Earth use this tool…

As opposed to the scientists and engineers on Mars?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The article is literally about using it in space.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

aha, that's what i get for speed-reading this during my lunch break, lol