Bose-Einstein condensate successfully created in space for the first time

For the first time ever, a cloud of ultracold atoms - a Bose-Einstein condensate or BEC - has been successfully created in space onboard a rocket. The researchers say that the MAIUS mission demonstrates that quantum optical sensors can be operated even in harsh environments like space - a prerequisite for finding answers to the most challenging questions of fundamental physics and an important innovation driver for everyday applications.
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