The first astronomical satellite jointly developed by China and France has completed the joint flight acceptance review ahead of its launch later this year.

The Space Variable Objects Monitor, or SVOM Satellite, is designed to investigate distant cosmic explosions known as gamma-ray bursts and represents a major scientific collaboration between the two countries. The year 2024 marks 60 years since China established formal diplomatic relations with France.

中国和法国联合研制的首颗天文卫星已完成联合飞行验收审查，将于今年晚些时候发射。

空间变异天体监测卫星（SVOM）旨在研究遥远的宇宙爆炸--伽马射线暴，是中法两国重大的科学合作项目。2024年是中国与法国正式建交60周年。