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Distortions in space-time could put Einstein's theory of relativity to the ultimate test
By Robert Lea published
Observing time distortions could show whether Einstein's theory of general relativity accounts for the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
What's next for Europe's Euclid 'dark universe' telescope after stunning SpaceX launch?
By Elizabeth Howell published
The European-led Euclid mission soared into space on July 1 on a journey to understand the dark universe. Getting the ambitious project set for observing will take months.
SpaceX rocket launches Euclid space telescope to map the 'dark universe' like never before (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Europe's Euclid satellite flew July 1 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. After reaching its deep space destination, Euclid will map an unseen part of our universe's history.
Watch SpaceX launch Europe's new Euclid space telescope to probe 'dark universe' in this free livestream today (July 1)
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
The European-led Euclid mission will launch July 1 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Here's how to watch the free webcast of the liftoff.
Who is the Euclid 'dark universe' space telescope named after?
By Keith Cooper published
Dark matter and dark energy distort traditional Euclidean geometry in the universe, and the Euclid mission will measure how much they distort it by.
We have never seen dark matter and dark energy. Why do we think they exist?
By Tereza Pultarova published
We have never seen dark matter and dark energy, so why do we think they exist? And what would happen if Europe's new space telescope Euclid finds evidence that they don't exist after all?
Europe's 'dark universe' Euclid spacecraft ready for July 1 SpaceX launch
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Euclid spacecraft, which aims to shed light on dark matter and dark energy, is ready to lift off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday (July 1).
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.
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