Euclid Space Telescope: Unveiling Cosmic Secrets in the Dark Universe

The Euclid telescope, a €1.4-billion mission led by the European Space Agency (ESA), is set to launch on July 1st to map the Universe and probe the mysteries of dark energy and dark matter. By mapping the positions of 1.5 billion galaxies, Euclid aims to understand the nature and properties of dark energy, which is believed to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the Universe. The telescope will also explore the distribution of dark matter, which is more abundant than ordinary matter and forms the scaffolding of the cosmic structure. Euclid is part of a new generation of observatories that will provide valuable data for cosmological research and could revolutionize our understanding of the physical laws of nature.