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The current status of our superconducting magnetic levitation experime
nt for determining the magnetic flux quantum is described. The flux-up
system has been improved significantly by using a Josephson voltage s
tandard. Studies are also in progress to improve the mechanical measur
ement relevant to the floating body with the goal of reducing the unce
rtainty to less than 1 ppm.