Breakthrough in Gamma-Ray Burst Research Sino-French Astronomy Satellite's Discoveries
TapTechNews July 8th news, according to CCTV News report, the Chinese Academy of Sciences disclosed that the Sino-French astronomy satellite (SVOM) launched on June 22 this year has detected multiple gamma-ray bursts recently. The satellite platform is currently operating normally, laying the foundation for subsequent conduct of more scientific observations and studies.
TapTechNews learned from the report that the gamma-ray monitor on board the Sino-French astronomy satellite started on-board testing after it was turned on on June 24. On June 27, the monitor successfully captured the first gamma-ray burst, which is the first on-board scientific detection achievement of the Sino-French astronomy satellite. On June 29 and July 2, the Sino-French astronomy satellite detected the second and third gamma-ray bursts again.
It is introduced that the Sino-French astronomy satellite integrates four payload instruments developed by both the Chinese and French sides. It was successfully launched on June 22 this year and is an important international cooperation project in the field of space science between China and France, and is also currently the satellite with the strongest multi-band comprehensive observation ability for gamma-ray bursts in the world. The satellite is expected to enter the scientific mission observation test in August this year. Conducting the detection and research of gamma-ray bursts will help human beings study major scientific issues such as the origin and evolution history of the universe.
TapTechNews learned from the Institute of Microsatellite Innovation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences that the Sino-French astronomy satellite SVOM, also known as the Space-based Multi-band Variable Source Monitor, is a gamma-ray burst detection scientific satellite of the cooperation between the Chinese and French governments. Among the four scientific instruments of the Sino-French astronomy satellite, two are developed by the French side and two are developed by the Chinese side.
Last April, the French side transported the X-ray and Gamma-ray Camera (ECLAIRs) and the X-ray Astronomical Telescope (MXT) to China for about 8 months of assembly work, and finally formed the finished satellite.
It is understood that the gamma-ray burst is currently the most violent explosive phenomenon in the known universe except for the Big Bang, and involves multiple fields in astrophysics from stars and galaxies to cosmology. In-depth observation and study of gamma-ray bursts will help human beings solve several major problems in basic science.