Information About the Swift Mission

Swift is designed to detect gamma-ray bursts, cosmic explosions on a tremendous scale. How will Swift do this? Why are scientists interested in gamma-ray bursts? Why is it called 'Swift'? The answers to these questions and more can be found on the following pages.

Swift facts - General facts and FAQ about the Swift mission.
Mission Background and Overview - Information about what Swift will do and how it will do it.
Gamma-ray Burst Alert System - See where the most recent Gamma-Ray Bursts were seen in the sky.
Gamma-Ray Bursts - A brief history and background.
The Swift Instruments - A non-technical overview of Swift's three telescopes.
What's in a name? - Why is it named "Swift", anyway?

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