MaQuIS: Pioneering quantum space exploration to unlock Mars’ interior and atmosphere

MaQuIS: Pioneering quantum space exploration to unlock Mars’ interior and atmosphere B.C. (Bart) Root, an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology, discusses pioneering efforts in quantum space exploration aimed at unlocking the secrets of Mars’ interior and atmosphere. The Mars Quantum Gravity Mission for Interior Structure and Atmosphere (MaQuIS) represents a transformative approach to understanding the Red Planet, uniting advanced quantum sensing technologies with a mission architecture proven through decades of successful satellite missions. By combining cutting-edge instrumentation with a robust spacecraft design, MaQuIS addresses one of the most compelling questions in planetary science: the internal structure, geodynamics, and atmospheric evolution of Mars.