Chinese-French satellite launched into orbit

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Updated 22 June 2024 at 7:31 am

STORY: :: A joint Sino-French satellite has been launched into orbit, according to state broadcaster CCTV

:: June 22, 2024

:: Xichang, Sichuan Province, China

The satellite to study phenomena including gamma-ray bursts was lifted into orbit by a Chinese carrier rocket launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, CCTV said on Saturday.

The launch of the Space Variable Objects Monitor will play an important role in astronomical discoveries, the broadcaster said, citing the China National Space Administration.

It is the first astronomy satellite developed by China and France, although they developed the China-France Oceanography Satellite, launched in 2018, China Daily reported in April.

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