Phys.org·3 min read·medium
ESA officially adopts ARRAKIHS mission: EU leads the exploration of the low surface brightness universe
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The European Space Agency has officially adopted the ARRAKIHS mission, which is scheduled for a 2030 launch. The mission aims to study low-surface-brightness stellar halos to better understand galaxy formation and dark matter.
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This mission represents a significant step in modern astrophysics, potentially providing new data on the evolution of the universe and the role of dark matter.
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