Boulder Quantum Firm to Launch Gravity Sensor on NASA Mission

Infleqtion to fly first quantum device capable of measuring Earth's gravitational field from space.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Infleqtion, a Boulder-based quantum technology company, announced that it will fly the first quantum sensor capable of measuring the Earth's gravitational field and its gradients as part of NASA's Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf) mission.

Why it matters

This mission represents a major milestone in the development of quantum sensing technology, which has the potential to revolutionize fields like navigation, geology, and climate science by providing unprecedented precision in measuring the Earth's gravitational field from space.

The details

Infleqtion's quantum sensor will be part of NASA's QGGPf mission, which aims to demonstrate the capabilities of quantum gravity gradiometry in space. The sensor will be able to precisely measure variations in the Earth's gravitational field, which could lead to breakthroughs in areas like mineral exploration, sea level monitoring, and natural disaster prediction.

  • Infleqtion announced the mission this week (February 13, 2026).
  • The QGGPf mission is scheduled to launch later this year.

The players

Infleqtion

A Boulder-based quantum technology company that is developing the first quantum sensor capable of measuring the Earth's gravitational field from space.

NASA

The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which is sponsoring the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf) mission that will fly Infleqtion's quantum sensor.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking NASA mission that will demonstrate the power of quantum sensing technology in space.”

— Infleqtion CEO (Press Release)

What’s next

The QGGPf mission is scheduled to launch later this year, with Infleqtion's quantum sensor expected to provide valuable data on the Earth's gravitational field from orbit.

The takeaway

This mission represents a major step forward in the development of quantum sensing technology, which has the potential to unlock new scientific discoveries and practical applications by providing unprecedented precision in measuring the Earth's gravitational field from space.