European space agency to establish gravitational wave detector Lisa in space

ESA has approved the LISA mission, targeting a mid-2030s launch for this space observatory.

LISA aims to be the first space facility dedicated to detecting gravitational waves.

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Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time caused by massive celestial events.

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LISA's adoption marks a milestone in exploring multimessenger astronomy.

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Nasa will contribute key technologies, including lasers and telescopes, to the LISA mission.

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LISA will consist of three spacecraft forming a vast triangular arrangement, measuring 1.6 million miles each.

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The spacecraft will use continuous laser firing to measure minute changes in distance caused by gravitational waves.

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LISA will capture low-frequency gravitational waves beyond the reach of Earth-based detectors.

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LISA will capture low-frequency gravitational waves beyond the reach of Earth-based detectors.

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LISA's technology has been tested successfully through ESA's LISA Pathfinder mission, paving the way for the main mission's construction.

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ESA has approved the LISA mission, targeting a mid-2030s launch for this space observatory.

LISA aims to be the first space facility dedicated to detecting gravitational waves.

Gravitational waves are ripples in space-time caused by massive celestial events.

LISA's adoption marks a milestone in exploring multimessenger astronomy.

Nasa will contribute key technologies, including lasers and telescopes, to the LISA mission.

LISA will consist of three spacecraft forming a vast triangular arrangement, measuring 1.6 million miles each.

The spacecraft will use continuous laser firing to measure minute changes in distance caused by gravitational waves.

LISA will capture low-frequency gravitational waves beyond the reach of Earth-based detectors.

LISA will capture low-frequency gravitational waves beyond the reach of Earth-based detectors.

LISA's technology has been tested successfully through ESA's LISA Pathfinder mission, paving the way for the main mission's construction.

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