The first astronomical satellite jointly developed by China and France has completed the joint flight acceptance review ahead of its launch later this year.
The Space Variable Objects Monitor, or SVOM Satellite, is designed to investigate distant cosmic explosions known as gamma-ray bursts and represents a major scientific collaboration between the two countries. The year 2024 marks 60 years since China established formal diplomatic relations with France. Wu Lei has more from Shanghai. (CGTN)
China on Tuesday sent a new astronomical satellite into space to observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe which flicker like fireworks, trying to reveal more about this violent and little-known side of the cosmos.
China's Einstein Probe (EP) astronomical satellite, sent into space in January this year, has captured its first in-orbit detection images, which were presented at a parallel forum of the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing on Saturday. Inspired by the functions of lobster eyes, EP uses new X-ray detection technology to observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe that flicker like fireworks.
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