China-France/Satellite Launch
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan Province, southwest China - June 22, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Rocket lifting off from launch pad
2. Animation showing satellite launch
China on Saturday launched an astronomical satellite, the result of nearly 20 years of hard work between Chinese and French scientists, to capture gamma-ray bursts which flicker like fireworks in the farthest reaches of the universe.
The satellite, the Space-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor (SVOM), was launched by a Long March-2C rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to the China National Space Administration.
It is so far the most powerful satellite in the world to carry out multi-band comprehensive observation of gamma-ray bursts, and will play an important role in scientific study of space astronomy, such as the study of gamma-ray bursts.
The mission marked the 525th launch carried out by rockets in the Long March family.
China-France/Satellite Launch
Dateline : June 22, 2024
Location : Sichuan,China
Duration : 0'46
Xichang Satellite Launch Center, Sichuan Province, southwest China - June 22, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Rocket lifting off from launch pad
2. Animation showing satellite launch
China on Saturday launched an astronomical satellite, the result of nearly 20 years of hard work between Chinese and French scientists, to capture gamma-ray bursts which flicker like fireworks in the farthest reaches of the universe.
The satellite, the Space-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor (SVOM), was launched by a Long March-2C rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to the China National Space Administration.
It is so far the most powerful satellite in the world to carry out multi-band comprehensive observation of gamma-ray bursts, and will play an important role in scientific study of space astronomy, such as the study of gamma-ray bursts.
The mission marked the 525th launch carried out by rockets in the Long March family.
ID : 8382533
Published : 2024-06-22 16:13
Last Modified : 2024-06-22 20:23:58
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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