Home Laser Interferometry and Gravitational Wave Astronomy News News from the Laser Interferometry and Gravitational Wave Astronomy department All Einstein Telescope approved for ESFRI Roadmap 2021 July 01, 2021 based on an INFN/Nikhef press release more Gravitational waves from two black holes swallowing neutron stars whole June 29, 2021 First robust detection of these rare events more Nearly 900 days of laser measurements in Earth orbit June 14, 2021 Successful operation of the laser interferometer on board GRACE Follow-On began three years ago. more The first sub-picometer laser interferometer in space April 02, 2021 Analysing the in-flight performance of LISA Pathfinder's optical metrology system more A brighter future for gravitational-wave astronomy March 17, 2021 Hannover research team develops most powerful laser system yet for gravitational-wave detectors more Show more