June 22, 2024 7:00 am
Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
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Long March 2C
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People’s Republic of China
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The Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) is a French/Chinese planned small X-ray telescope satellite under development by China National Space Administration (CNSA) and the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES).
SVOM will study the explosions of massive stars by analysing the resulting gamma-ray bursts. The lightweight X-ray mirror for SVOM weighs just 1 kg (2.2 lb). SVOM will add new capabilities to the work of finding gamma-ray bursts currently being done by the multinational satellite Swift.
Its anti-solar pointing strategy makes the Earth cross the field of view of its payload every orbit.
Launch Overview
Window Open
06:50 UTC
Window Close
07:20 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 22, 2024 · 07:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
Rocket
Long March 2C
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) is a French/Chinese planned small X-ray telescope satellite under development by China National Space Administration (CNSA) and the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES).
SVOM will study the explosions of massive stars by analysing the resulting gamma-ray bursts. The lightweight X-ray mirror for SVOM weighs just 1 kg (2.2 lb). SVOM will add new capabilities to the work of finding gamma-ray bursts currently being done by the multinational satellite Swift.
Its anti-solar pointing strategy makes the Earth cross the field of view of its payload every orbit.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Launch Overview
Window Open
06:50 UTC
Window Close
07:20 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 22, 2024 · 07:00 UTC
Launch Facility
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
Rocket
Long March 2C
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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