The SVOM launch is a success! Post author:robinet Post published:22 June 2024 Post category:A2C / Data taking / Gravitational waves The SVOM satellite took off on June 22, 2024 at 09:00 (Paris time). The launch was successful and the satellite was well positioned on its orbit. First data are expected very soon… The Gravitational Wave group at IJCLab, who worked on developing the on-board instruments, are celebrating this success! You Might Also Like Gravitational waves: the Einstein Telescope will be built in Europe 7 July 2023 The Virgo O3 run and the impact of the environment 8 March 2022 2017 Nobel prize in Physics: gravitational waves 3 October 2017