SBQuantum

Published purpose

The magnetic field is a ubiquitous resource that is essential to navigation and resource exploration, both on Earth and in space. One of the main challenges of magnetic sensing in space environments is to combine high precision and high efficiency on a vector magnetometry platform in order to extend the estimation of navigational magnetic charts and mineral resources to extraterrestrial applications. HEQASPAN builds on SBQuantum's efforts to prepare a diamond-based quantum magnetometer for LEO by refining the energy efficiency and accuracy of the sensor from a resource-limited cubesat platform. SBQ will develop and implement new quantum control and readout pulse sequences to optimize sensor efficiency and precision, unlocking the deployment of small cubesat constellations. Future constellations will enable the production of high-precision, high-refresh rate magnetic navigation charts for the Northern Territories while providing drone-compatible technology for mineral exploration in challenging remote areas.