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'Dark universe' telescope Euclid faces some setbacks during commissioning
By Rahul Rao published
The observatory's star navigation system and sun protective devices have presented with anomalies.

Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals its 1st sparkling images of the cosmos (photos)
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Euclid's stunning seminal images confirm that the observatory's instruments are working as expected.

How will Europe's Euclid space telescope see into the dark universe?
By Tereza Pultarova published
Europe's Euclid telescope is heading to space to prove whether hypothetical dark energy and dark matter really exist. The mission's findings may rewrite cosmology textbooks.

SpaceX to launch Europe’s Euclid dark energy probe 1 week from today
By Elizabeth Howell published
Euclid will launch on July 1 to hunt for dark matter and dark energy, in a quest to understand the nature of our universe's history and future.

The Euclid spacecraft will transform how we view the 'dark universe'
By Robert Nichol published
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid satellite completed the first part of its long journey into space on May 1, 2023, when it arrived in Florida on a boat from Italy.

Here's How Colossal Galaxy Clusters Reveal Dark Matter Secrets
By Paul Sutter published
Clusters of galaxies hold the prestigious title of "largest gravitationally bound structures in the universe," which is no small feat.

The World's Most Sensitive Dark Matter Detector Is Now Up and Running
By Ian O'Neill published
The XENON1T detector hasn't detected any dark matter particles yet. But it has carried out a 30-day science run, and project scientists are optimistic about the future.
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