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space-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Euclid Space Telescope's Vision Cleared with De-icing Mission"

The European Space Agency successfully de-iced the optics of the Euclid spacecraft using a carefully devised heating process, resulting in a 15 percent increase in light reception from the Universe. The de-icing plan, designed by calibration scientist Mischa Schirmer, allowed scientists to pinpoint where the ice had formed and will now be incorporated into normal spacecraft operations, enabling Euclid to clearly observe faint light from distant galaxies.

via The Register|

#de-icing-process #euclid-spacecraft #european-space-agency

science-and-astronomy2 years ago•4 min saved

Euclid Telescope Overcomes Navigation Issue, Resumes Guided Exploration

The Euclid spacecraft, designed to investigate dark matter and dark energy, has successfully located its guiding stars after experiencing cosmic misidentification issues caused by cosmic rays and stray light interference. The spacecraft has undergone software updates and testing, and is now ready to resume its performance verification phase. Once completed, Euclid will begin mapping 3D models of galaxies and studying the influence of dark matter and dark energy on the evolution of the universe.

via Space.com|

#cosmic-misidentification #dark-energy #dark-matter

space3 years ago•3 min saved

"SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launches Euclid Telescope to Illuminate Dark Universe"

The European Space Agency's Euclid spacecraft was successfully launched into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. Euclid will spend six years conducting a detailed survey of one third of the sky to study dark matter and dark energy, which make up 95% of the universe. The mission aims to unravel the mysteries of the universe by collecting massive amounts of data, which will be archived in nine data centers. Euclid's observations are expected to provide valuable insights into the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and complement NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission.

via SpaceNews|

#dark-energy #dark-matter #euclid-spacecraft

science-and-astronomy3 years ago•4 min saved

Euclid: Europe's Dark Universe Telescope Set for SpaceX Launch

Europe's Euclid spacecraft, a mission to study dark matter and dark energy, is set to launch on July 1 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. After liftoff, Euclid will journey to the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 2 and spend six years gathering data on the evolution of galaxies, the expansion of the universe, and other physical phenomena. The spacecraft aims to bring sharper eyes to the sky to demystify dark matter and dark energy. Euclid is complementary to other missions, such as Gaia and the James Webb Space Telescope, that also explore cosmic time.

via Space.com|

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space3 years ago•3 min saved

"SpaceX Launches Euclid Mission to Investigate Dark Energy and Dark Matter"

The European Space Agency's Euclid spacecraft is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on July 1. Euclid's mission is to help astronomers understand the mysteries of dark energy and dark matter, which make up 95% of the universe. The spacecraft will generate the largest and most accurate 3-D map of the universe to date. Originally planned to launch on a Soyuz rocket from French Guiana, the mission had to find a new ride after Russia ended Soyuz operations. ESA selected SpaceX to launch Euclid on a Falcon 9, and the launch is now ready to proceed.

via SpaceNews|

#cosmology #dark-energy #dark-matter

space3 years ago•4 min saved

Euclid and James Webb Telescopes Join Forces to Explore Dark Energy and Dark Matter

The European Space Agency's Euclid spacecraft is set to launch on July 1st on a mission to investigate the dark universe, with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope as its partner. Euclid will study dark energy, the force believed to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe, by surveying 1.5 billion galaxies from the early universe. The data collected will help scientists understand the nature of dark energy and potentially lead to a better understanding of the laws of nature. The James Webb Space Telescope will complement Euclid's mission by providing deeper follow-up observations and investigating outliers in the data.

via Space.com|

#cosmology #dark-energy #dark-matter

science3 years ago•2 min saved

Euclid Spacecraft to Hunt for Dark Matter in July Launch

The European Space Agency's Euclid spacecraft, designed to create a detailed map of the universe to indirectly infer the properties of dark matter, is set to launch on July 1 on one of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets. Dark matter, which is believed to make up 80% of the mass of the universe, is a tethering force that keeps the cosmos organised and intact, but emits no light or energy and can't be detected by conventional sensors, making it extremely elusive to scientists.

via Futurism|

#astrophysics #dark-matter #euclid-spacecraft

science3 years ago•0 min saved

"Multi-billion dollar spacecraft to explore dark energy and matter in upcoming mission"

The European Space Agency's Euclid spacecraft, designed to uncover the secrets of the "dark universe," is set to launch next month aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The $1 billion spacecraft could be a "game-changer" for the global astronomical community, shedding new light on dark energy and dark matter.

via Interesting Engineering|

#astronomy #dark-energy #dark-matter

science-and-exploration3 years ago•1 min saved

Euclid satellite prepped for July launch from US site.

The Euclid spacecraft has arrived at the Astrotech facility near Cape Canaveral after finishing its ocean cruise and will undergo subsystem testing before being mounted on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for launch no earlier than July. The mission aims to map billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light years and uncover the mysteries of the "dark" Universe, which makes up more than 95% of the mass and energy in our Universe, including dark matter and energy that affect the motion and distribution of visible sources but do not emit, absorb or reflect any light.

via European Space Agency|

#cosmology #dark-energy #dark-matter