MyoQuant – Integrated quantum optical magnetometers for magnetomyography on the ISS

01/09/2025 to 31/05/2028

The MyoQuant project aims to develop mobile, contactless muscle diagnostics using MMG for use on the International Space Station (ISS). The background to this is that prolonged microgravity causes pathological changes in the neuromuscular system, meaning that astronauts often find it difficult to stand or walk unaided after returning to Earth. Contactless, mobile muscle diagnostics in the form of mobile MMG offer a way to measure and better understand the underlying processes in space without consuming materials. In addition to the development and ongoing optimization of mobile MMG, a central focus is on the realization of space-compatible, contactless muscle diagnostics that are highly sensitive, robust, and sustainable. With their help, the basis will be created for deciphering the essential pathophysiological mechanisms of space-related muscle atrophy in the future.