Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon

A UK scientific team is planning to launch a suitcase-sized satellite into orbit around the Moon. The satellite's mission is to gather data from the Moon's far side to detect a 21cm line radio frequency signal. This signal is emitted by neutral hydrogen atoms from the early universe, shortly after the Big Bang. Researchers hope this initiative will provide new insights into the poorly understood conditions of the young universe, effectively using the Moon's far side as a shield against Earth's radio interference to make these delicate measurements. The project aims to illuminate one of the most mysterious periods in cosmic history.