Europe’s billion-star surveyor is ready for launch

Europe’s billion-star surveyor, Gaia, is due to be launched into space on Thursday 19 December 2013, where it will embark on its mission to create a highly accurate 3D map of our galaxy. The University of Leicester contribution to this international project is led by Professor Martin Barstow.

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