Infleqtion, Inc. (NYSE:INFQ) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company announced it will deliver upgraded quantum hardware to the International Space Station via a NASA mission.

Quantum Hardware Headed To ISS

Infleqtion announced Thursday that it’s providing upgraded quantum hardware that will be delivered to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Northrop Grumman-24 cargo mission.

Developed in collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the hardware is designed to enhance the Cold Atom Laboratory and enable advanced quantum experiments in orbit, including the creation and study of dual-species quantum gases.

The company said the upgrades may support record ultracold temperatures and larger in-orbit atom populations, unlocking new experimental capabilities.

The upgraded system is expected to support advancements in navigation, Earth monitoring and infrastructure resilience, while expanding the laboratory's ability to study ultracold matter in space.

“Space gives us a uniquely stable environment to push quantum systems beyond what is possible on Earth,” said Dana Anderson, founder and chief science officer at Infleqtion.

“By advancing ultracold atom sensing in orbit, we are not only exploring fundamental physics, but also helping lay the groundwork for quantum technologies that can improve how we navigate, monitor our planet, and protect critical systems in the years ahead.”

Long-Term NASA Collaboration

Infleqtion has supported NASA's Cold Atom Laboratory program since the early stages in 2018 and continues to provide system upgrades as part of its ongoing collaboration.

The company said the latest mission represents a step forward in advancing quantum sensing technologies in real-world space environments, while expanding its ability to investigate ultracold matter and demonstrate advanced quantum sensing in space, under real operating conditions.

Infleqtion Shares Jump Thursday

INFQ Price Action: At the time of writing, Infleqtion shares are trading 4.68% higher at $11.86, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Photo: courtesy of Infleqtion.