The Euclid space telescope begins mapping galaxies to create a three-dimensional map of the universe

Updated 2026-11-12 · told from many outlets at once

The Euclid space telescope has released its first major data release after 13 months of collecting information. The mission aims to create the largest ever 3D map of the universe. The data includes 900 million galaxies and 15,000 gravitational lensing candidates.

• The remaining 5 percent of the universe is known matter.
• The first major data release from Euclid includes over 1 billion cosmic objects.
• The ESA counts 15,000 gravitational lensing candidates.
• The ESA's Euclid telescope was launched in 2023.

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