<p>Shanghai: A satellite developed by China and France, the most powerful yet for studying the farthest explosion of stars, was launched into orbit on Saturday, Chinese state broadcaster <em>CCTV</em> reported.</p>.<p>The satellite to study phenomena including gamma-ray bursts was lifted into orbit by a Chinese carrier rocket launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, <em>CCTV</em> said.</p>.<p>The launch of the Space Variable Objects Monitor will play an important role in astronomical discoveries, the broadcaster said, citing the </p>.Hundreds take part in International Yoga Day events in China.<p>It is the first astronomy satellite developed by China and France, although they developed the China-France Oceanography Satellite, launched in 2018, <em>China Daily</em> reported in April.</p>.<p>China's advances in space and lunar exploration are rapidly outpacing those of the United States, attracting partners from European and Asian countries as a result.</p>.<p>China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe this month carried to the far side of the moon payloads from the European Space Agency, as well as from Pakistani, French and Italian research institutes.</p>.<p>China is working with countries including Brazil, Egypt and Thailand to develop and launch satellites. </p>
<p>Shanghai: A satellite developed by China and France, the most powerful yet for studying the farthest explosion of stars, was launched into orbit on Saturday, Chinese state broadcaster <em>CCTV</em> reported.</p>.<p>The satellite to study phenomena including gamma-ray bursts was lifted into orbit by a Chinese carrier rocket launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, <em>CCTV</em> said.</p>.<p>The launch of the Space Variable Objects Monitor will play an important role in astronomical discoveries, the broadcaster said, citing the </p>.Hundreds take part in International Yoga Day events in China.<p>It is the first astronomy satellite developed by China and France, although they developed the China-France Oceanography Satellite, launched in 2018, <em>China Daily</em> reported in April.</p>.<p>China's advances in space and lunar exploration are rapidly outpacing those of the United States, attracting partners from European and Asian countries as a result.</p>.<p>China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe this month carried to the far side of the moon payloads from the European Space Agency, as well as from Pakistani, French and Italian research institutes.</p>.<p>China is working with countries including Brazil, Egypt and Thailand to develop and launch satellites. </p>