⚡Euclid space telescope releases its first major data, including a map of 900 million galaxies.

Phys.org, Live Science, New Scientist + 3 more · Science & Medicine

13 Nov 20266 outlets

What it means

The European Space Agency's has released its first major dataset, called , covering about 13 months of observations. This initial data release includes a map of over 900 million galaxies, laying the groundwork for what will eventually become the largest . The primary scientific goal is to study and by measuring the shapes and distances of galaxies across cosmic time.

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The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable secondary sources (Phys.org, Reuters, New Scientist, Live Science) and the European Space Agency's own announcements. The underlying primary source is the ESA's official data release (DR1 Foundation) and associated papers. The reporting is very close to the primary source, with consistent numbers and framing across outlets.

⚡Euclid space telescope releases its first major data, including a map of 900 million galaxies.

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