Euclid Space Telescope Undergoes De-icing to Ensure Precision in Dark Universe Study

The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope, tasked with studying dark matter and energy, faces a challenging de-icing process to maintain its precise measurements.

The Euclid space telescope is undergoing a de-icing procedure to remove thin layers of water ice that are impeding its ability to take highly accurate measurements.
Ice formation on space telescopes like Euclid is common due to small amounts of water that enter the telescope from the air during construction on Earth.
The de-icing process involves careful heating of the telescope's components to avoid impacting its thermo-optical stability, essential for its mission to map the universe.
The ESA is experimenting with partial warming of the telescope's mirrors as a minimally invasive approach to melting the ice without disrupting its mission.
Despite the challenges, scientists are optimistic about successfully completing the de-icing process and continuing Euclid's mission to explore the dark universe.