The European Space Agency (ESA)
has successfully launched the Euclid
space telescope, achieving a significant
milestone in the exploration of dark
energy and dark matter. Euclid has
the goal of unraveling the mystery
surrounding these elusive phenomena
and providing valuable information on
the composition and evolution of the
universe.
The telescope was launched as scheduled
from the Kourou spaceport in French
Guiana. This ambitious mission is a joint
effort involving ESA, with contributions by
NASA and several European countries.
Euclid’s main goal is to investigate the
nature of dark energy, a mysterious force
that is responsible for the accelerated
expansion of the universe. Studying the
distribution of galaxies and their distances,
Euclid aims to shed light on the secrets of
this enigmatic force.
Euclid will also explore the nature of
dark matter, an invisible substance that
is believed to compose a substantial
share of the mass of the universe. The
gravitational effects of dark matter can
be indirectly observed through its impact
on the motion of celestial objects. Euclid’s
advanced instruments will measure the
shapes, distances and motions of billions of
galaxies in order to map the distribution of
dark matter in cosmic scales.
To accomplish its scientific goals, Euclid is
equipped with a set of state of the art
instruments, which include a near-infrared
camera and a visible image generator.
These instruments will capture highresolution
images and record precise
measurements of the light of distant
galaxies. The cutting edge technology of
the telescope will enable scientists to study
the history of the universe’s expansion,
large scale structures and the relationship
between dark matter and dark energy.
Euclid’s launch strengthens Europe’s
standing at the forefront of space
exploration and scientific research. The
mission demonstrates the continent’s
commitment with the advancement of
our knowledge of the universe and its
building blocks. Additionally, Euclid’s findings
have the potential of revolutionizing our
understanding of physics and cosmology,
with far-reaching implications for our
understanding of the past, present and
future of the universe.
