The SVOM Mission

SVOM (Space-based multiband astronomical Variable Objects Monitor) is a sino-french mission that is dedicated to Gamma-Ray Burst (GRB) science, expected to be launched in mid 2023. The mission includes four space-based and three ground-based instruments that, working together, will discover GRBs and provide rapid multi-wavelength follow-up in order to obtain a complete coverage of the GRB emission over seven decades in energy, from the trigger up to the very late phases of the afterglow. Thanks to its characteristics, SVOM will play a crucial role in time-domain and multi-messenger astronomy.

Automated summary

SVOM is a sino-french mission dedicated to Gamma-Ray Burst science, expected to be launched in mid 2023. It includes four space-based and three ground-based instruments that will work together to provide comprehensive coverage of GRB emission energy and multi-wavelength follow-up. SVOM will play a crucial role in time-domain and multi-messenger astronomy.