Space-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor
SVOM is an active Franco-Chinese space observatory launched on 22 June 2024 to detect and rapidly localize gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy transients. Its coordinated gamma-ray, X-ray, and visible instruments support rapid alerts and multi-wavelength follow-up of the distant transient universe.
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Identity
- Family Name
- SVOM
- Full Name
- Space-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor
- Roles
- observatoryresearch
- Status
- active
- Type
- spacecraft
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- Description
- SVOM is an active Franco-Chinese space observatory launched on 22 June 2024 to detect and rapidly localize gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy transients. Its coordinated gamma-ray, X-ray, and visible instruments support rapid alerts and multi-wavelength follow-up of the distant transient universe.
- First Flight Year
- 2,024
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- Creation Time
- August 13, 2026 at 02:33:59 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 13, 2026 at 02:33:59 UTC