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Quantum Space is a company founded in 2022 that plans to develop spacecraft that will operate in geosynchronous and cislunar space. Corporate leadership includes Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, Kerry Wisnosky and Ben Reed. Ghaffarian is also chairman of Axiom Space. It is based in Rockville, Maryland.
QS-1
On 26 October 2022 Quantum Space announced its first spacecraft mission. The spacecraft will collect space domain awareness data. The QS-1 spacecraft launch is scheduled for October 2024.
The Ranger spacecraft used for QS-1 will include processor and navigation electronics provided by Beyond Gravity, a subsidiary of RUAG.
References
- "Quantum Space is enabling breakthrough capabilities in GEO and beyond". Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- Foust, Jeff (26 October 2022). "Quantum Space announces first cislunar mission". SpaceNews.
- "Beyond Gravity to provide off-the-shelf computer to Quantum Space's Ranger multi-purpose vehicle". Beyond Gravity. 26 July 2023.
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