Quantum cameras could remake space-based intelligence

DARPA backs Diffraqtion to demo 'quantum camera' for space, Earth surveillance

Only recently emerging from stealth, the MIT-UMD spinout is planning constellations of small, low-cost ISR satellites for multiple military missions.

Quantum cameras could remake space-based intelligence

A Boston startup is getting ready to test a new imagery method for orbital satellites.

Diffraqtion Secures $4.2M Seed To Build Quantum Camera Satellite Constellations

Diffraqtion has secured $4.2 million to develop a novel quantum camera, enabling satellites and telescopes to achieve dramatically faster processing and higher resolution imaging. This technology aims to provide clearer, continuous visibility of activity in and around Earth’s atmosphere, supporting applications from space domain awareness to Earth observation.

Quantum Imaging Startup Diffraqtion Emerges from Stealth

Diffraqtion is looking to see farther in space, and to understand its environment faster. The MA-based startup emerged from stealth today with a $4.2M pre-seed round. QDNL Participations led the round, and was joined by milemark•capital, Aether VC, and ADIN. Also included in the fundraising is a $1.5M DARPA SBIR Direct-to-Phase 2 contract. The tech: Diffraqtion is building quantum cameras for space. The cameras combine quantum imaging with AI to…