Euclid Telescope's Vision Restored After Precision De-icing

The European Space Agency's targeted operation allows the dark universe mission to proceed without delays.

The European Space Agency successfully restored the vision of the Euclid space telescope using a targeted de-icing procedure on its mirrors.
Euclid's mission to explore dark matter and dark energy can continue without delay after the operation exceeded expectations.
The de-icing involved gently warming a mirror by 34 degrees, quickly evaporating the ice without needing to heat the entire spacecraft.
Scientists and engineers across Europe collaborated on the solution, which can be repeated every six to twelve months if necessary.
Euclid aims to create the most accurate 3D map of the universe by observing billions of galaxies, shedding light on the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.