[#SpaceSuccess] Following ESA's de-icing operation, the #Euclid satellite has gained 15% in optical sensitivity!
All satellites are assembled on Earth, in clean rooms whose humidity is close to 50°C. As it is propelled into space, its various components gradually cool down... and water condenses. To encourage evaporation, radiators have been installed in Euclid's instrument bay and the mirrors of the #telescope ...
