Equal1 to Deploy Bell-1 Hybrid Quantum Computer at ESA’s Φ-lab for Earth Observation
Mohamed Abdel-Kareem2025-11-10T09:47:11-08:00Equal1, a quantum computing company specializing in silicon spin qubits, has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to install its Bell-1 Hybrid Quantum Computing (HQC) System at ESA’s Φ-lab. This partnership, part of the Quantum Computing for Earth Observation (QC4EO) initiative, is a step toward integrating quantum processors into ESA’s High Performance Compute (HPC) infrastructure. The Bell-1 Quantum Computer, a 6-qubit system, is a rack-mounted device with an integrated closed-cycle cryocooler, which makes it suitable for deployment within ESA's existing infrastructure. Equal1’s technology uses silicon spin qubits fabricated in CMOS technology. This integration will enable ESA scientists to explore [...]