Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory

This illustration shows the Swift observatory in shades of blue. A multi-sided cylindrical body is flanked by two solar array "wings." The front face has a large squared-off half-circle instrument, two small cylindrical telescopes, and a shield along the top edge.
An illustration of NASA's Swift observatory. The colors depicted in this illustration are for artistic purposes only.
NASA
December 20, 2022
CreditNASA
Historical DateDecember 20, 2022
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An illustration of NASA's Swift observatory. The colors depicted in this illustration are for artistic purposes only.

Swift is a space satellite that studies gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe, and other cosmic objects and events. It houses three multiwavelength telescopes, collecting data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light.

Launched: November 20, 2004

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