SubsidiaryUpdated Aug 1, 2026

Vector Atomic

Precision quantum sensing, atomic-clock, and PNT hardware developer.

U.S. developer of optical atomic clocks, inertial sensors, gravimeters, synchronization hardware, and quantum sensing systems for defense, aerospace, and space applications.

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Honeywell— program partnerTell me more

Honeywell Aerospace partnered with Vector Atomic (2023–2025) to develop, integrate, space-qualify, and deliver a quantum inertial sensor/gyroscope/IMU payload; the partnership enabled the first atomic gyroscope to undergo space qualification and integration for the U.S. Space Force X-37B OTV-8 mission launched August 2025.

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IonQ— acquired capabilityTell me more

IonQ acquired Vector Atomic in an all-stock transaction completed October 7, 2025, integrating Vector Atomic's precision atomic clocks, inertial sensors, gravimeters, and synchronization hardware into IonQ's quantum platform while retaining Vector Atomic's team and $200M+ government contracts.

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