🚀 CARIOQA is heading to COSPAR2026! 🌍 Our project partners from LUH, Nina Fletling & Jürgen Müller, are showcasing the latest in quantum satellite gravimetry at the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly in Florence! 🛰️ carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-show...
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Deploying quantum gravimeters in space via a Quantum Space Gravimetry Pathfinder Mission within the decade, through an EU-funded project. 🚀 carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu
🚀 Another major milestone for the CARIOQA-PMP project! ✅The 3rd engineering model subsystem for the CARIOQA project was delivered to CNES: the laser source. Developed by Exail, this subsystem completed successfully commissioning & performance validation. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/laser-source...
📢 The CARIOQA-PHB project poster is now available! 🚀 The poster provides a concise overview of CARIOQA PHB and its role within the broader CARIOQA Mission, showcasing how quantum technologies can pave the way for the next generation of space gravimetry. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/a-poster-of-...
🚀 CARIOQA-PMP Research Spotlight: Quantum Gravity from Space 💡 Translating research into accessible insights: Benefit of MAGIC & multipair quantum satellite gravity missions for Earth science (Geophys. J. Int., 2025) 🔗 carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-pmp-...
🚀 The latest edition of the CARIOQA-PMP Newsletter is now available! 🌍 ✨ Newsletter #5 highlights the latest achievements, consortium activities, and collaborations that are helping transform the project's ambitious vision into reality. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-pmp-...
🚀 CARIOQA-PHB partners gathered at @Thales Alenia Space Cannes site on 9–10/06 to advance the instrument Preliminary Design Definition and key TRL milestones. 🤝 carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-phb-...
🚀 Behind the scenes of CARIOQA-PHB with Thales Alenia Space 🌍🛰️ 🎥Discover the video produced by GAC France and learn more about the ambitions of the CARIOQA-PHB project, as well as Thales Alenia Space’s contribution to this pioneering mission. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/behind-the-s...
Discover the 2nd CARIOQA-PMP Webinar! 🚀 The 2nd webinar, “Quantum Sensors: From Ground to Space,” took place on 19/03/2026, bringing together participants at TUM and online via Zoom for a truly hybrid exchange. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/discover-the...
Discover the 2nd CARIOQA-PMP Webinar
The second CARIOQA-PMP webinar, titled “Quantum Sensors: From Ground to Space,” was successfully conducted on March 19, 2026, in a hybrid format that seamlessly combined in-person participation at TUM...
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🛰️ CARIOQA-PHB advances key subsystems through industrial collaboration The CARIOQA-PHB industrial partners came together to move forward the development of the Microwave and Laser subsystems — two critical building blocks of the instrument. 🔬⚡ carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-phb-...
🤝 CARIOQA & EQUIP-G join forces! The CNES CARIOQA team met with EQUIP-G coordinators for a dynamic exchange of expertise. 🌍 EQUIP-G is building an EU network of quantum gravimeters, a perfect complement to CARIOQA within EU’s quantum tech strategy. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-and-...
🚀 CARIOQA at EGU 2026 in Vienna The CARIOQA Quantum Pathfinder Consortium will be at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2026 to share our latest progress in quantum sensing for Earth observation and future space gravity missions 🌍🛰️ carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-cons...
🚀 CARIOQA at the “Night of Quantum” in Toulouse ✨As part of this initiative, Célia Pelluet (CNES), member of the CARIOQA consortium delivered a conference, focusing on the role of quantum sensors in space applications. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-show...
🚀 CARIOQA-PMP: 2026 General Assembly at TUM 🤝 Project partners, joined by EC HaDEA PO Simon Conticello, gathered to review progress & plan next phases 💡 Highlight: Webinar “Quantum Sensors: From Ground to Space”: Recording coming soon — stay tuned! carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/the-carioqa-...
🚀 GAC Group visits Thales Alenia Space to spotlight CARIOQA-PHB 🎥 Interviews with Thierry Jeannet & Yvan Baillion dive into Phase B 🔬 Plus a behind-the-scenes look at clean room facilities where the satellite will be built Stay tuned for the video! carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/gac-group-vi...
🚀 CARIOQA partners meet in Toulouse to conduct a functional analysis of the ground system, marking an important step in the preparation of the CARIOQA Mission. 🔗https://carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/carioqa-partners-meet-in-toulouse-to-conduct-a-functional-analysis-of-the-ground-system/
📣Reminder – Only a few days left! 📅19/03/2026 at 16:30 to 18:00 (CET) 📍 Online & Technical University of Munich (TUM) 📹Don’t miss the 2nd CARIOQA Quantum Pathfinder PMP Expert Webinar: “Quantum Sensors: From Ground to Space” www.eventbrite.com/e/carioqa-pm...
📣 New Video Release! 🌍 Discover the fascinating science of geodesy in our latest interview with Jürgen Müller (Leibniz Universität Hannover). Learn how the CARIOQA mission aims to push the boundaries of this field. 🎥 Watch the interview: carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/discover-the...
Let us continue with our portrait series “Meet the expert”! ✨Within our portrait series, we are happy to present Nina Fletling, Leibniz Universität Hannover, who contributes her expertise to the development of tools & performance of simulation studies. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/meet-the-exp...
🚀🇪🇺 CNES welcomes HaDEA Director Marina Zanchi and CARIOQA Programme Officer Simon Conticello as part of the EU space project meetings framework. 🔗https://carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/cnes-welcomes-hadea-director-in-the-framework-of-eu-space-project-meetings/
🚀 Join the 2nd CARIOQA-PMP Expert Webinar! 🌍✨ 2nd Webinar: “Quantum Sensors: From Ground to Space” 📅 19 March 2026 ⏰ 16:30 CET 💻 Online (Zoom platform) & restricted physical attendance at TUM Register now: carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/registration...
CARIOQA-PHB is pleased to launch the CARIOQA Industrial Partnerships series🚀 Presented as a 2-page PDF, this new series showcases the industrial activities of the CARIOQA-PHB project 📄https://carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/launching-the-carioqa-industrial-partnerships-series-first-milestone-in-bremen/
💡New funding opportunities in the Quantum Flagship The European Commission has released the 2026–2027 Work Programme of #HorizonEurope, unveiling a new wave of funding opportunities under the #QuantumFlagship. 🔗Find out more: carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/new-funding-...
🎧 Have you had a chance to listen to our second CARIOQA Quantum Pathfinder-PMP podcast episode yet? 🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G48VjAJj66c 🔗https://open.spotify.com/episode/04As4Wdm3fmtXMpymoFnbs?si=TFpLhCdIR8itCAIu4SC9yQ&nd=1&dlsi=ae2b720d20f747cd
👏 CARIOQA project member Célia Pelluet named to the Quantum 100 ✨ Proud to spotlight Célia, a CNES optical quantum sensor engineer & an active science communicator, one of the Quantum 100! 🔗https://carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/celia-pelluet-member-of-the-carioqa-consortium-joins-the-quantum-100/
📣The 2nd CARIOQA-PMP podcast is now available! 💡 Dr Maike Lachmann from Airbus Germany shares her expertise on 'How can quantum technologies transform the way we measure gravity from space'? 🔗 (Listen to the episode now on YouTube and Spotify) carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/the-second-c...
📣New video release: Discover the interview of Vangelis Kollias ✨An in-depth interview with Vangelis Kollias from TELETEL S.A., a dynamic SME partner in our project. 🔗https://carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/discover-the-interview-of-vangelis-kollias/ 🔗https://youtube.com/watch?v=WIGm1bROVvI&t=13s
👏The CARIOQA-PMP project reaches a key milestone! 🧠 Leonardo S.p.A. has successfully completed Milestone: “Microwave Source Functional Verification Presentation & Delivery” 🔗https://carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/the-carioqa-pmp-project-reaches-a-key-milestone/
✨Happy new year from CARIOQA ! 🛰️The @carioqa-eu.bsky.social mission consortium wishes all partners and stakeholders a very happy & creative New Year. The project entered the PHB phase in 2025, marking an important step in the development of the mission. carioqa-quantumpathfinder.eu/happy-new-ye...