This scientific mission, due to be launched in 2030, aims to gain a better understanding of galaxy formation.
Measuring 45 centimetres in diameter and weighing around 80 kilograms, this exceptional piece was polished in Belgium by the company AMOS as part of Christophe Collette's ERC SILENT project (University of Liège).
What are gravitational waves? Why and how do we study them? What are the practical applications of the technological advancements made as part of the Einstein Telescope project?
His project aims to detect and correct stray light in space-based optical instruments using an innovative method based on "Time-of-Flight".
The title was awarded to them by the Mayor at the opening of the 15 August celebrations in Liège.
The Centre Spacial de Liège (CSL) played a key role in calibrating the 3MI (Focal 3) and Metimage (Focal 5) instruments, as well as testing several subsystems.
On 17 June, ESA unveiled images captured by two satellites flying in formation, whose ASSPICS instrument was entirely designed and developed by CSL (Centre Spatial de Liège).
The authorities of the University of Liège and the management committee of the Liège Space Centre welcomed a delegation from the Royal Higher Institute for Defence (IRSD).
A look back over the past 60 years highlights some of the major projects conducted within this expertise center at the University of Liège, located in the heart of the Liège Science Park.
CSL, celebrating its 60th anniversary, has launched a project to extend its infrastructure and test capabilities, to strengthen its position as Europe's recognized center of expertise for optical calibration of future large-scale ESA missions.
The consortium, which includes researchers from the University of Liège, unveils the first fascinating discoveries made using the telescope that was tested at the CSL (Centre Spatial de Liège).
Thirteen flight models of the future ESA mission have undergone alignment and vibration testing at the Centre Spatial de Liège (CSL).
