CARIOQA Phase-A

CARIOQA projects focus on quantum technologies for space gravimetry and aim to develop a new technology for use in space within the next decade: a quantum gravimeter/accelerometer. Such technology will be used for satellite-based Earth science in order to monitor climate change and thus support the development of mitigation and adaptation measures.

• CARIOQA-PHB (Phase B) is to establish a preliminary definition of the concept chosen for this mission called CARIOQA.
• CARIOQA-PHA (Phase A) is the first step of a Quantum Space Gravimetry Pathfinder Mission.

GMV contributions are focused on the mission analysis of CARIOQA-PHA (Phase A), including the orbit and its evolution during the mission lifetime, analysis of debris avoidance and analysis of the reentry.

Both projects are coordinated by CNES involving 5 other partners from 4 different countries for Phase A, and 13 other partners from 5 different countries for Phase B.