Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by ENSFNM on: 2024-08-05 12:39 Citation: https://cnes.fr/projets/svom Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2024-08-08 08:41
Name SVOM
NORAD ID 60089
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names Space Variable Objects Monitor
Description SVOM will study the explosions of massive stars by analysing the resulting gamma-ray bursts. SVOM will add new capabilities to the work of finding gamma-ray bursts currently being done by the multinational satellite Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission. Its anti-solar pointing strategy makes the Earth cross the field of view of its payload every orbit. Also called the "Sino-Franco Space-based multi-band astronomical Variable Objects Monitor."
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website https://www.svom.eu/en/home/
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date June 22, 2024, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image SVOM
Field Previous Suggested
Alternative Names - Space Variable Objects Monitor
Description - SVOM will study the explosions of massive stars by analysing the resulting gamma-ray bursts. SVOM will add new capabilities to the work of finding gamma-ray bursts currently being done by the multinational satellite Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission. Its anti-solar pointing strategy makes the Earth cross the field of view of its payload every orbit. Also called the "Sino-Franco Space-based multi-band astronomical Variable Objects Monitor."
Website - https://www.svom.eu/en/home/
Launch Date - June 22, 2024, midnight