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Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)

Name: Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) launch
Start: 2024-06-22T07:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-06-22T07:20:00+00:00
Location: Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Long March 2CChina Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Saturday, June 22, 2024 · 07:00 AM UTC

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Mission Brief

The Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) is a French/Chinese planned small X-ray telescope satellite under development by China National Space Administration (CNSA) and the Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES). SVOM will study the explosions of massive stars by analysing the resulting gamma-ray bursts. The lightweight X-ray mirror for SVOM weighs just 1 kg (2.2 lb). SVOM will add new capabilities to the work of finding gamma-ray bursts currently being done by the multinational satellite Swift. Its anti-solar pointing strategy makes the Earth cross the field of view of its payload every orbit.

PayloadSpace Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)

OrbitLow Earth Orbit

CustomerChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Stages2

PadLaunch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1), Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Global range

Latitude: 28.247°N
Longitude: 102.029°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

06:50 AM UTC - 07:20 AM UTC

Vehicle

Long March 2C

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The Long March 2C is a family of expendable launch vehicles made and operated by China. It is a two stage launch vehicle with storable propellants, consisting of Nitrogen Tetroxide and...

Height42 m

LEO Payload3,850 kg

Launches619

Successes596

Provider

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

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CHN • Founded 1999

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufactu...

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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