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

The Guardian Australia - Science · 15 August 2026 at 1:00 am

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

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.

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

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