Europe’s Euclid space telescope was launched on July 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (15:00 GMT) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
The telescope is named after the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid, who is known as the “father of geometry.”
Euclid is designed to help solve two of the biggest mysteries in the universe: dark energy and dark matter.
These two enigmatic components make up more than 95 percent of the cosmos, yet they remain invisible and their composition is largely unknown.
Euclid will map the distribution of galaxies in the universe over a period of six years.
This mapping will provide valuable insights into how dark energy and dark matter have influenced the evolution of the universe.
Additionally, the telescope will measure the expansion rate of the universe and search for the earliest galaxies that emerged after the Big Bang.
The launch of Euclid marks a significant milestone in our ongoing pursuit to comprehend the universe.
The discoveries made by this telescope will have a profound impact on our understanding of the cosmos and may provide answers to fundamental questions about our place in the universe.
