New Graphite-Levitating Satellite Could Finally Find Dark Matter

ESA Awards Contract for Next Dark Matter Mission

ESA has awarded a study contract to Redwire to develop the preliminary spacecraft design for an upcoming astrophysics mission that will image faint galaxies in the nearby universe and provide insight into the nature of dark matter.“The Fast missions address focused scientific cases and contribute to the program’s diversity. They also provide a fast-training path to the young generation, both in the scientific community and industry." Carlos Corr…

New Graphite-Levitating Satellite Could Finally Find Dark Matter

Dark matter is believed to outnumber regular matter by a ratio of 5:1, yet it has remained undetectable despite decades of research. A new experiment, proposed by physicists at the University of Southampton, aims to tackle this cosmic mystery by sending a satellite into space equipped with a levitating piece of graphite and a laser-based […] The post New Graphite-Levitating Satellite Could Finally Find Dark Matter appeared first on Wonderful Eng…