NASA | Highlights of Swift's Decade of Discovery

NASA's Swift satellite, launched in 2004, has significantly advanced our understanding of high-energy cosmic phenomena. It has observed gamma ray bursts, X-ray flares, and black holes, contributing to discoveries like ultra long gamma ray bursts and neutron star phenomena. Swift's versatility in using ultraviolet, optical, and X-ray telescopes has made it a vital tool in astronomy, providing insights into the universe's most energetic and rapidly changing events.

What was the significance of the gamma-ray burst detected on April 29th, 2009?

How did Swift contribute to the understanding of neutron stars and their interiors?

In what ways has NASA's Swift mission impacted the study of gamma-ray bursts?