Insider Brief A study in Astrodynamics has revealed how quantum annealing, a technique within quantum computing, can address spacecraft trajectory optimization. The researchers applied their method to a low-thrust Earth-to-Mars transfer, showcasing the potential of hybrid quantum-classical solvers to enhance space mission planning. While the results are promising, there is still work to do — … Continue reading Taking Quantum Computers to Mars: Researchers Use D-Wave Device to Guide Interplanetary Mission Planning