Hey space enthusiasts! 🛰️ Guess what? China and France just teamed up for an out-of-this-world adventure! On June 22, they launched the Space-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor (SVOM) satellite, aiming to capture gamma-ray bursts that light up the universe like cosmic fireworks! 🎆✨
This awesome satellite is the result of nearly 20 years of teamwork between Chinese and French scientists. Talk about dedication! 🙌 Sent into orbit over 600 kilometers above Earth aboard a Long March-2C rocket, SVOM is set to explore the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Can you imagine the secrets it's going to unveil? 🌠
Get ready to dive into new discoveries about the universe. Who knows, maybe SVOM will help us find aliens or unlock the mysteries of black holes! 👽🕳️ Stay tuned for more stellar updates! 🌟
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China launches new satellite developed in cooperation with France
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