Swift spacecraft

The Swift spacecraft is a NASA space observatory launched in 2004 to study gamma-ray bursts, which are intense flashes of high-energy radiation from distant cosmic events. Equipped with specialized instruments, Swift quickly detects these bursts, determines their locations, and then relays that information to astronomers worldwide. This allows scientists to observe the bursts and their aftereffects across multiple wavelengths like X-rays and optical light, helping to understand their origins, such as collapsing stars or merging neutron stars. Swift’s rapid response and precise sensors make it a vital tool for exploring some of the most energetic and mysterious phenomena in the universe.