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Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon
UK NewsTechnology•August 14, 2026 at 4:00 PMNational

Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon

By Nicola Davis Science correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

UK team seeking to put suitcase-sized satellite in orbit around moon in search for 21cm line radio frequency signalLittle is known about what was happening shortly after the big bang, but now researchers are hoping to shed fresh light on the matter by harnessing the far side of the moon.Scientists plan to put a suitcase-sized satellite into orbit around the moon, using the data it collects as it passes the far side to search for a radio frequency signal emitted by neutral hydrogen atoms in the early universe. Continue reading...

UK team seeking to put suitcase-sized satellite in orbit around moon in search for 21cm line radio frequency signal

Little is known about what was happening shortly after the big bang, but now researchers are hoping to shed fresh light on the matter by harnessing the far side of the moon.

Scientists plan to put a suitcase-sized satellite into orbit around the moon, using the data it collects as it passes the far side to search for a radio frequency signal emitted by neutral hydrogen atoms in the early universe.

Continue reading...