Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory spacecraft
The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory spacecraft is a rapidly repointing Spectrum Astro-built NASA platform for time-domain astronomy. It autonomously turns from wide-field gamma-ray detections to narrow-field X-ray and ultraviolet follow-up while distributing transient positions for observations by other facilities.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Swift spacecraftSwift Gamma-Ray Burst Explorer spacecraftSwift Gamma-ray Observatory spacecraft
- Family Name
- Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
- Full Name
- Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory spacecraft
- Roles
- observatoryorbiter
- Status
- active
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory spacecraft is a rapidly repointing Spectrum Astro-built NASA platform for time-domain astronomy. It autonomously turns from wide-field gamma-ray detections to narrow-field X-ray and ultraviolet follow-up while distributing transient positions for observations by other facilities.
- Dimensions
- Height M
- 5.6
- First Flight Year
- 2,004
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Programs
- Spacecraft Specs
- Launch Mass Kg
- 1,470
- Reusability
- expendable
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:15:39 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 11:15:39 UTC