Swift Satellite

The Swift satellite is a specialized space observatory designed to detect and study gamma-ray bursts—brief, intense explosions from distant cosmic sources. Equipped with advanced instruments, Swift quickly locates these bursts, determines their positions, and then swiftly relays that information to telescopes worldwide. This rapid response allows scientists to observe the early stages of these energetic events across multiple wavelengths, helping us understand phenomena like black hole formation and neutron star collisions. Launched in 2004, Swift has significantly advanced our knowledge of high-energy astrophysical events by capturing their quick and fleeting signals in space.