{"id":96078,"date":"2022-04-13T14:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T18:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-478500"},"modified":"2023-10-02T15:54:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T19:54:55","slug":"world-quantum-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/somd\/space-communications-navigation-program\/world-quantum-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World Quantum Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"padding-top-5 padding-bottom-3 width-full maxw-full hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-article-intro\"><div class=\"width-full maxw-full article-header\"><div class=\"margin-bottom-2 width-full maxw-full\"><p class=\"label carbon-60 margin-0 margin-bottom-3 padding-0\">7 min read<\/p><h1 class=\"display-48 margin-bottom-2\">World Quantum Day<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"A purple graphic with text that reads: "World Quantum Day 2023"\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=1536,768 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=2048,1024 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=400,200 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=600,300 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=900,450 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=1200,600 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wqd-2023-2160x1080-1.jpg?resize=2000,1000 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">World Quantum Day is a global initiative that aims to promote the public’s understanding of Quantum Science and Technology.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">National Quantum Initiative<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>World Quantum Day is a global initiative that aims to promote the public’s understanding of Quantum Science and Technology. NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program office is excited to participate in this year’s World Quantum Day on April 14, 2022.\u200b More information on World Quantum Day can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/worldquantumday.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">World Quantum Day<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA’s participation in World Quantum Day is in conjunction with other federal agencies as part of the National Quantum Initiative. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/115th-congress\/house-bill\/6227\/text\" rel=\"noopener\">National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act<\/a>, signed into law December 21, 2018, provides for the continued leadership of the United States in Quantum Information Science (QIS) and its technology applications. The NQI Act calls for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for the economic and national security of the United States. More information can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quantum.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">quantum.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Quantum? Why Now? NASA Celebrates World Quantum Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MB7FngNPemQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Quantum?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you know it or not, quantum physics touches our lives each day. Everything physical around us is made of matter, from the air we breathe to the water we drink\u2014even our own bodies are made of matter. In its smallest measurable form, matter is made up of atoms. Within atoms are even smaller particles called electrons, protons, and neutrons\u2014and protons and neutrons are made of even smaller units of matter called quarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantum physics is the study of these extremely small atomic particles and quarks. Quantum aims to understand the nature of energy and matter through these small particles in order to better understand the world around us and apply quantum theories to real-world technology solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applied quantum science is a foundational part of many components in many modern technologies, including cell phones and computers. In quantum computing, predictions are given in terms of probability, which allows us to find answers that traditional computers cannot provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?w=1920\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"An intern tests equipment in a quantum lab.\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/VJW_0707.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Space Communications and Navigation intern, Ashwin Mishra, testing equipment in the Quantum Communications Lab at NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Molly Kearns<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does SCaN Use Quantum Technologies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rapid advances in quantum optics, driven by progress in micro-fabrication technologies, precision measurements, and development of coherent radiation sources, have recently enabled space-based demonstrations of new communications and networking technologies and protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveraging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/communicating-with-missions\/lasercomms\/\">optical communications<\/a>, the second quantum revolution promises to significantly improve NASA\u2019s mission in various scientific, exploration, and technological enterprises, but especially in space-to-ground and deep space communications and navigation. In free space, quantum communications and navigation will almost exclusively be based on optical channels and platforms. This is a capability NASA SCaN is actively striving and planning for. NASA will be advancing technology and capabilities in partnership with other government agencies as well as the commercial sector, which will be key to creating economic opportunities and national growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SCaN utilizes quantum technologies in a number of ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Atomic Clocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atomic clocks, ultra-precise clocks used in every GPS device and smartphone, work thanks to quantum mechanics. Atomic clocks on satellites orbiting Earth allow our devices to determine their locations. The satellites send signals from space, and the receiver triangulates your position by measuring how long the signals take to reach your GPS. Future technology will expand on this principle with deep space atomic clocks. Currently, spacecraft flying beyond Earth’s orbit don’t have a GPS to find their way through space. Atomic clocks on GPS satellites aren’t accurate enough to send directions to spacecraft, when being off by even less than a second could mean missing a planet by miles. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission\/deep-space-atomic-clock-dsac\/\" data-type=\"post\">Deep Space Atomic Clock<\/a> was the first atomic clock designed to fly onboard a spacecraft that goes beyond Earth’s orbit, dramatically improving the process.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/technology\/what-is-an-atomic-clock\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"71911\">What Is an Atomic Clock?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/somd\/space-communications-navigation-program\/gps\/\">What is GPS?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optical (Laser) Communications: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lasers were developed based on our understanding of quantum mechanics. Quantum networking technology will build on the successes of laser communications to provide a host of new benefits over optical links: improved security, better timing, and even higher data rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission\/laser-communications-relay\/\" data-type=\"mission\">Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/technology\/exploring-together-nasa-and-industry-embrace-laser-communications\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"61526\">Exploring Together, NASA and Industry Embrace Laser Communications<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, SCaN is partnering with other U.S. government agencies to research and develop capabilities in quantum information science (QIS), including in areas of adaptive optics, synchronization, detectors, and development of quantum use cases and applications. NASA will be advancing technology and capabilities in partnership with other government agencies as well as the commercial sector, which will be key to creating economic opportunities and national growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/lcrd-virtual-background.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"985\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/lcrd-virtual-background.jpg?w=985\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"LCRD communicating to ISS over laser links\" style=\"transform: scale(1.2); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/lcrd-virtual-background.jpg 985w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/lcrd-virtual-background.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/lcrd-virtual-background.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/lcrd-virtual-background.jpg?resize=400,225 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/lcrd-virtual-background.jpg?resize=600,337 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/lcrd-virtual-background.jpg?resize=900,506 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">LCRD communicating over laser links to ILLUMA-T on the International Space Station. <\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA \/ Dave Ryan<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"educator-resources\"><strong>Educator Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/somd\/space-communications-navigation-program\/quantum-code-crunchers-3-6\/\" data-type=\"stem-content\">Quantum Code Crunchers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) aims to use quantum communications to securely send and receive space data. Complete our new Quantum Code Crunchers activity to see if you can help NASA crack the hidden code! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/somd\/space-communications-navigation-program\/quantum-101-comic\/\">Quantum 101 Comic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about quantum? Learn the basics of quantum physics and how NASA plans to use quantum to communicate in space through our Quantum 101 comic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/create.kahoot.it\/share\/quantum-theory-with-nasa-part-1-vocabulary\/484f2010-266c-44c4-9448-6999e0daf57d\" rel=\"noopener\">Quantum Kahoot! Game: Quantum Theory with NASA, Part 1: Vocabulary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word “quantum” may sound mysterious, but it’s just about the physics of very small things. Learn more about NASA’s work with quantum physics with this quiz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/create.kahoot.it\/share\/quantum-theory-with-nasa-part-2-quantum-physics-concepts-history\/a1a4b5d9-a941-4c7f-862e-0b3f6ffd9373\" rel=\"noopener\">Quantum Kahoot! Game: Quantum Theory with NASA, Part 2: Quantum Physics Concepts and History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study of the quantum realm draws on decades of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and engineering. Learn more about NASA’s work and the history of humanity’s investigation into the fundamental forces which hold the universe together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esc.gsfc.nasa.gov\/news\/From_High_School_Physics_Class_to_Quantum_Research\" rel=\"noopener\">From High School Physics Class to Quantum Research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to grow our capabilities in quantum, NASA needs to engage the future workforce. Hear more from Manon Bart, a quantum intern from the summer of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mediacast\/goddard\/2019\/the-invisible-network-podcast-episode-14-ansible\">The Invisible Network Podcast – Episode 14: Ansible<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about our quantum future in this episode of The Invisible Network podcast. In this episode, we discuss what’s science fiction and what’s science fact with SCaN quantum experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/q12education.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">National Q-12 Education Partnership<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Science Foundation’s efforts to foster a range of training opportunities to increase the capabilities, diversity, and number of students who are ready to engage in the quantum workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png?w=1344\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Graphic summarizing NASA's research on quantum communications.\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png 1344w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png?resize=300,171 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png?resize=768,439 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png?resize=1024,585 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png?resize=400,229 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png?resize=600,343 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png?resize=900,514 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/nasa_scan_australia_2022_quantum_slide_002.png?resize=1200,686 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Example Overview of a Quantum Space Communications Network<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Latest Quantum Achievements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore NASA’s achievements in quantum research and technology applications across the agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/technology\/space-station-to-host-self-healing-quantum-communications-tech-demo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"94300\">Space Station to Host \u2018Self-Healing\u2019 Quantum Communications Tech Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/aeronautics\/quantum-technologies-are-changing-the-face-of-unmanned-aircraft-communications\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38409\">Quantum Technologies are Changing the Face of Unmanned Aircraft Communications<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coldatomlab.jpl.nasa.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Cold Atom Lab<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-cover \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1763\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?w=1763\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"SEAQUE will be hosted on the International Space Station by the Nanoracks Bishop airlock.\" style=\"transform: scale(1.2); transform-origin: 52% 0%; object-position: 52% 0%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg 1763w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?resize=768,433 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?resize=1024,577 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?resize=1536,866 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?resize=400,226 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?resize=600,338 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?resize=900,507 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1_bishop-airlock-install-1.jpg?resize=1200,677 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1763px) 100vw, 1763px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">SEAQUE will be hosted on the International Space Station by the Nanoracks Bishop airlock. The blue-and-gold brackets attached to the side of the airlock are for external payloads. The technology demonstration will be installed at one of those sites.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quantum Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2020, NASA\u2019s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sponsored a workshop hosted by the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California \u2013 Berkeley called <strong>Workshop on Space Quantum Communications and Networks: Developing a Roadmap to Quantum Communications in Space<\/strong>. The workshop brought together over 70 esteemed technical and program leaders from academia, industry, and government agencies who, over two days, determined which critical quantum technologies for space communications and networking NASA needed to develop and mature for an efficiently-designed and executed quantum-technology demonstration space mission. Presentations from the workshop and the final report can be found below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/heo\/scan\/engineering\/technology\/quantum_communications_workshop_proceedings\">Workshop Presentations: Developing the Roadmap to Quantum Communications in Space<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-fit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Space Communications and Navigation intern, Ryan Hashi, tests equipment in the Quantum Communications Lab at NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center.\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 47% 91%; object-position: 47% 91%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png 5005w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=300,240 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=768,614 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=1024,818 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=1536,1228 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=2048,1637 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=400,320 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=600,480 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=900,719 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=1200,959 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/vjw-0736.png?resize=2000,1598 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Space Communications and Navigation intern, Ryan Hashi, tests equipment in the Quantum Communications Lab at NASA\u2019s Glenn Research Center.<\/div><div class=\"hds-credits\">NASA\/Molly Kearns<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SCaN Quantum Contacts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Angela Hodge<\/strong><br>Program Executive, Quantum-communications Science & Technologies (QS&T)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/space-operations\/space-communications-and-navigation-scan-program\/\">Space Communications and Navigation<\/a> (SCaN) Program<br><a href=\"mailto:angela.m.hodge@nasa.gov\">angela.m.hodge@nasa.gov<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Eleanor G. Rieffel<\/strong><br>Senior Research Scientist<br>Lead, <a href=\"https:\/\/ti.arc.nasa.gov\/tech\/dash\/groups\/quail\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Quantum Artificial Intelligence Laboratory <\/a>(QuAIL)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/ames\">NASA’s Ames Research Center<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:eleanor.rieffel@nasa.gov\">eleanor.rieffel@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Vida Cooper<\/strong><br>Associate Program Manager<br>Exploration and Space Communications (ESC) Projects Division<br>Quantum Technology Development<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/goddard\">NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:lavida.d.cooper@nasa.gov\">lavida.d.cooper@nasa.gov<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Harry Shaw<\/strong><br>Staff Engineer ACCESS Quantum Project<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/goddard\">NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:harry.c.shaw@nasa.gov\">harry.c.shaw@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>John Nowakowski, P.E.<\/strong><br>Engineering Project Management<br>Quantum Metrology Research<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/glenn\/\">NASA’s Glenn Research Center<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:john.j.nowakowski@nasa.gov\">john.j.nowakowski@nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-full width-full maxw-full padding-x-3 padding-y-0 nasa_template_article_b hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-credits-and-details\">\n<section class=\"padding-x-0 padding-top-5 padding-bottom-2 desktop:padding-top-7 desktop:padding-bottom-9\">\n\t<div class=\"grid-row grid-container maxw-widescreen padding-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-2 padding-right-4 margin-bottom-5 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"padding-top-3 border-top-1px border-color-carbon-black\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"margin-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-14\">Share<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"padding-bottom-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-icons 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><\/figure>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"mobile:grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-6 desktop:grid-col-3 topic-card margin-bottom-4 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-topic-card hds-cover-wrapper cover-hover-zoom bg-carbon-black\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"skrim-overlay skrim-overlay-dark skrim-left mobile-skrim-top padding-3 display-flex flex-align-end flex-justify-start z-200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hds-topic-card-heading heading-29 color-spacesuit-white line-height-sm margin-top-0 margin-bottom-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Humans in Space<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle class=\"color-nasa-red\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\"><\/circle><path d=\"M8 16.956h12.604l-3.844 4.106 1.252 1.338L24 16l-5.988-6.4-1.252 1.338 3.844 4.106H8v1.912z\" 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