Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
Swift was NASA’s rapid-response gamma-ray, X-ray and ultraviolet/optical observatory. Its final science observation occurred on 20 October 2026, after atmospheric drag prevented stable telescope pointing.
Identity
- Aliases
- SwiftNeil Gehrels Swift ObservatorySwift Gamma-Ray Burst MissionSwift spacecraft
- Name
- Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Swift was NASA’s rapid-response gamma-ray, X-ray and ultraviolet/optical observatory. Its final science observation occurred on 20 October 2026, after atmospheric drag prevented stable telescope pointing.
- First Flight Date
- 2004-11-20
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/swift/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 18:06:53 UTC
- Updated Time
- October 29, 2026 at 15:18:40 UTC
Other
- Vehicle Code
- Swift