China and France Launch Groundbreaking Satellite to Study Stellar Explosions
China and France have jointly launched their most advanced satellite yet, designed to explore the furthest reaches of star explosions. The satellite, named Space Variable Objects Monitor, was launched from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province on Saturday, June 22, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
The satellite aims to study various cosmic phenomena, including gamma-ray bursts, and is expected to significantly contribute to astronomical discoveries, as reported by the China National Space Administration. This marks the first collaboration between China and France on an astronomy satellite, following their joint effort on the China-France Oceanography Satellite launched in 2018, as per China Daily’s report in April.
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