Yet the nature of these components is still unknown.
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A revolution in physics is almost guaranteed.

Is it vacuum energy the energy of virtual particles popping in and out of existence in empty space?
Is it a new particle field that we didnt expect?
Or it may be Einsteins theory of gravity that is wrong, Kitching explained.

A revolution in physics is almost guaranteed.
Its also equipped with an optical camera named VIS, which captures visible light.
People wont have seen the universe in this level of detail before, Cropper said.

There will be new things in every 10 minute exposure sent to Earth.
you’ve got the option to watch the launch live onESA Web TVor via theESA YouTube live stream.
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.