Quantum Space Operations Center

Space and satellite missions operation consists of various complex software systems with numerous automated and computer assisted tasks. The German Space Operations Center has a genuine interest to develop and use new processes and technologies. The research group supports the introduction and implementation of quantum technology in space operations with focus on scheduling and planning, communication, satellite control and data analysis. Hereby we collaborate with and are embedded in a rich network including many other groups from DLR, research institutes as e.g. LMU, TUM, UniBW, LRZ, TNO and industry partners interested in quantum computing, e.g. e.On, ParityQC or XeedQ.

Fields of activity
 Description
Optimization Algorithms

QMPC: Quantum Mission Planning Challenge

  • Implementation of quantum algorithms for scheduling problems and their analysis
  • Integration of algorithmic solutions into the operational landscape
    • Optimal Control Theory

    Munich Quantum Valley: Hardware adapted theory and optimal control of qubits

    • Numerical optimizations for optimal control of qubits for different hardware systems and algorithms
    • Full stack Quantum Computer development embedded between hard- and software layer

    GRAPE4Space: Robust Satellite Attitude via Control Theory

    • Landgraf ‘Robust Satellite Attitude via Control Theory’, MA thesis
    • Implementation on analog computers
    Quantum Machine Learning

    QAthMOS: Telemetry and Health Monitoring System

    • Anomaly detection in satellite telemetry data using QML
    • Quantum Support Vector Machines
    • Data encoding strategies
    Quantum Error Correction
     

    R-QIP: Reliable Quantum Information Processing

    • Countermeasures against quantum errors in NISQ devices

    Optimization of error correction codes

    Quantum Key Distribution

    MuQuaNet: A quantum key distribution fiber network

    • Integration of a QKD system into the satellite ground segment data transfer
    Quantum Sensing

    QYRO: A Quantum-Based Gyroscope

    Education

    Quantum Computing Hackathons: 5 days hands-on workshops on quantum algorithms with credit points

    • WS 2020 – The Grover Algorithm
    • SS 2020 – Graph Coloring
    • WS 2021 – Quantum Sudoku
    • WS 2022 – Logical puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Support from the DLR expert-council for the development of quantum computing technologies
    • ELEVATE (Enhanced probLEm solVing with quAntum compuTErs) project to enable other DLR institutes for the use of quantum technology
    • European Standardization Initiative on Quantum Technologies
    • Hosted symposium - 'QuantumKeyDistribution in Space' with LMU and ESA (Q3 2019)

    Publications

    The following are publications at GSOC that concern topics close to QSOC