Space collaboration between China and France goes beyond the French payload on China's Chang'e-6 probe, which was launched last week. The Space Variable Objects Monitor, or SVOM, is the first astronomical satellite jointly developed by China and France. After assembly and review in Shanghai, it is now ready to be delivered to the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, southwest China. (CGTN)
Chinese and French scientists carried out acoustic and vibration tests on their co-developed satellite, the Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) satellite, from August 11 to 16 in Shanghai.
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.
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