Mysterious X-37b Spaceplane Flies Again Carrying a Quantum Gps Alternative
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The X-37B spaceplane has launched again with a quantum GPS alternative payload, sparking discussion about the technology's potential applications.
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Note that devices that use uses some quantum properties locally include LEDs, microchips, ... It may be an interesting new application, but it's not the first application of quantum mechanics.