SVOM
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 four coordinated gamma-ray, X-ray, and visible instruments support rapid alerts and multi-wavelength follow-up from low Earth orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- SVOMSpace Variable Objects MonitorSpace-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor
- Name
- SVOM
- Status
- active
Details
- 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 four coordinated gamma-ray, X-ray, and visible instruments support rapid alerts and multi-wavelength follow-up from low Earth orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 2024-06-22
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://cnes.fr/en/projects/svom
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 18:02:50 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 18:02:50 UTC
Other
- Vehicle Code
- SVOM