NASA's Swift
NASA's Swift is a space observatory launched in 2004 to study gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are among the most energetic explosions in the universe. It is equipped with three main instruments that allow it to detect and analyze these bursts across different wavelengths, including X-rays, ultraviolet, and optical light.
The mission of Swift is to quickly locate GRBs and relay their positions to ground-based telescopes for further observation. This rapid response capability has significantly advanced our understanding of the origins and characteristics of these cosmic events, contributing valuable data to the field of astrophysics.