Congratulations are offered all around as Swift begins its journey to nimbly seek out fleeting gamma-ray bursts on the fly.
› View This VideoA superb launch and flawless liftoff for NASA's Swift spacecraft to study the mystery of gamma-ray bursts.
› View This VideoJohn Honig, Swift launch site integration manager, describes spacecraft transporation and preparation process.
› View This VideoMission Integration Manager Rex Englehardt describes the mating of the spacecraft to the Delta launch vehicle.
› View This VideoNASA's international partnerships work together to study gamma-ray bursts.
› View This VideoThe Swift spacecraft received its pre-launch check-out at the Kennedy Space Center.
› View This VideoSwift to study gamma-ray bursts.
› View This VideoNASA's Gamma-ray burst Coordinates Network notifies observers within seconds.
› View This VideoThe Swift spacecraft will use its telescopes to pursue mysterious, violent gamma-ray bursts.
› View This VideoGoddard Space Flight Center is NASA's home for the development of unmanned spacecraft.
› View This VideoPreparing to unravel the mystery of Gamma-ray bursts.
› View This VideoImages of Swift, gamma-ray bursts and more, provided by Goddard Space Flight Center.
See images and videos of the Swift spacecraft as it is prepared for launch.
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