The SVOM mission, its profile and its system
B. Cordier, J. Y. Wei, S. N. Zhang, S. Basa, J. -L. Atteia, A. Claret, A. Coleiro, F. Daigne, N. Dagoneau, J. S. Deng, Y. W. Dong, O. Godet, D. Gotz, X. H. Han, C. Lachaud, E. W. Liang, F. Piron, Y. L. Qiu, S. Schanne, D. Turpin, S. D. Vergani, J. Wang, C. Wu, L. P. Xin

TL;DR
The SVOM mission is a French-Chinese space observatory launched in 2024, designed for multi-wavelength transient sky studies, especially gamma-ray bursts, with rapid response ground support and versatile observation programs.
Contribution
This paper introduces the SVOM mission's design, instruments, and scientific objectives, highlighting its capabilities for multi-messenger and time-domain astronomy.
Findings
Provides a homogeneous dataset of GRB prompt and afterglow emissions.
Enhances understanding of low luminosity and soft Gamma-Ray Burst populations.
Integrates space-based and ground-based systems for rapid transient follow-up.
Abstract
The SVOM (Space-based Variable Objects Monitor) mission, launched into low Earth orbit on 22 June 2024, is a French-Chinese multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of the transient sky. Inspired by the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, it consists of an autonomous rapid-slewing satellite, linked in real time to several ground-based telescopes. The space segment comprises two X-ray/gamma-ray wide-field instruments (ECLAIRs and GRM) with real-time triggering capabilities combined with two narrow-field telescopes in X-ray (MXT) and in visible (VT). In addition, the SVOM collaboration has also developed a unique visible and NIR ground-based follow-up system to promptly respond to the gamma-ray transients detected on board. The core program of SVOM will provide new insights into the Gamma-Ray Burst physics by providing a homogeneous dataset covering both the prompt and afterglow…
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