Design for Atomic Gravity Gradiometer for Earth Research (DAGGER)

The Advanced Component Technology (ACT) program seeks technology development leading to subsystem-level spaceborne measurement techniques in support of the Science Mission Directorate's Earth Science Division. Under ACT, Vector Atomic proposes the Design for Atomic Gravity Gradiometer for Earth Research (DAGGER). Our goal is to demonstrate the enabling hardware for a high-performance, space-based atomic gradiometer. DAGGER can provide a rapid and low-cost route to deploying an atomic sensor in space, serving as a pathfinder mission for future ultrahigh performance devices.

Accelerate mission development and reduce risk by developing critical components and subsystems for advanced instruments and observing systems

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