The “Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM)” satellite, blasted off on June 22, 2024, on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe. It belongs to which country?

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Both (A) and (B). Both China and France are associated with the SVOM mission. Option A is correct because China is a participating nation in the project. Option B is correct because France is also a key contributor to this satellite. Option C is incorrect because while the USA might be involved in related science, it is not listed as one of the primary contributing countries for this specific launch/mission combination mentioned. Option D correctly includes both nations mentioned as contributors.