Launch details
Long March 2C | Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
Launch details
Long March 2C | Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
Launch Complex 3 (LC-3/LA-1)
Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Jun 22 at 02:50pm
Launchpad time•+0800
Jun 22 at 06:50am
Your local time•+0000
Current status
Launch Successful
Long March 2C
Launch vehicle
Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
Mission
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1 hour before launch
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
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.
— Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)
Livestream
Attending a launch in person
Chinese spaceports are generally closed to foreigners so I don't have much information, please reach out if you know more. For Chinese citizens a permit can be booked with CASC for a fee, typically around $20 USD.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Xichang Qingshan Airport in Xichang.
From the airport it is approximately 90-minutes drive in a rental car.
Accomodation
Nearby hotels in Xichang city.
Nearby parking
Parking available on-site.
Agency details
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is China's main space agency responsible for the country's space exploration, satellite launches, and human spaceflight programs. CASC has achieved significant milestones like the Chang'e lunar missions, Tianwen Mars mission, and the development of the Long March rocket family, advancing China's space capabilities.