European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope takes off to seek out the universe’s darkest secrets
PBS NewsHourMAR 19 2023
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Cosmologists currently only understand about 5% of the universe; Euclid will make the other 95% accessible. This will push the boundaries of scientific knowledge, address the most pressing issues in modern cosmology, and enable a leap in our understanding of the cosmos as a whole.
Establishment-critical narrative
Space exploration is a waste of resources. European countries can solve plenty of problems that have a much more significant impact on the average person than the exploration of outer space, such as homelessness, food insecurity, and climate change, with the vast amounts of money spent on space exploration.