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	+ Home   + Main Missions Page During its 2-year mission, Swift is expected to observe more than 200 gamma-ray bursts - the most comprehensive study of GRB afterglows to date. + More NASA Facts...		MISSION OVERVIEW: Swift is a first-of-its-kind multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science. Its three instruments will work together to observe GRBs and afterglows in the gamma ray, X-ray, ultraviolet, and optical wavebands. The main mission objectives for Swift are to: Determine the origin of gamma-ray bursts Classify gamma-ray bursts and search for new types Determine how the blastwave evolves and interacts with the surroundings Use gamma-ray bursts to study the early universe Perform the first sensitive hard X-ray survey of the sky Launch Date: No Earlier Than Nov. 11, 2004 Launch Time: 12:05 p.m. - 1:05 p.m. EST Location: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida Swift Webcasts: Live from Kennedy Space Center   Science and Spacecraft Overview Date/Time: November 2004 + Submit a question to one of our experts   Launch Operations Overview Date/Time: November 2004 + Submit a question to one of our experts Access the excitement of NASA's webcast events featuring scientists, engineers, dignitaries and special guests ready to answer your questions. + NASA Direct!         Seeing Triple Swift's trio of telescopes see gamma-ray bursts like never before. + Read More     A Flash in the Cosmic Pan Catching gamma-ray bursts is harder than bottling lighting. + Read More     Swift Sees the Light NASA's Swift spacecraft brings you an unpredictable universal event in real time. + Read More     A Gamma-Ray Burst ... In Our Own Backyard Data from a powerful gamma-ray burst may tell us more about a mysterious type of black hole. + Read More         08.02.04 - Swift Satellite to Catch Mysterious Bursts Swift is an awe-inspiring mission - tracking down what are the fastest and most powerful events in the Universe. + Read More     11.12.03 - Gamma-Ray Bursts, X-Ray Flashes, Supernovae Not As Different As They Appear A study shows that gamma-ray bursts, X-ray flashes and certain supernovae are connected by their common explosive energy, suggesting that a single type of phenomenon -- the explosion of a massive star -- is the culprit. + Read More     08.14.03 - Biggest Cosmic Explosions May Also Propel Fastest Objects in the Universe Gamma-ray bursts may generate the most energetic particles in the Universe, known as the ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays, according to observations from NASA's Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory. + Read More     + View Archives           Swift's GCN Sends the Signal NASA's Gamma-ray burst Coordinates Network notifies observers within seconds. + View this Video     Swift's Three Telescopes The Swift spacecraft will use its telescopes to pursue mysterious, violent gamma-ray bursts. + View this Video     Why Goddard? Goddard Space Flight Center is NASA's home for the development of unmanned spacecraft. + View this Video + View Text Page     Swift Arrives at KSC Preparing to unravel the mystery of Gamma-ray bursts. + View this Video           Swift Mission Learn more about the Swift mission. + View site
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