Swift to bring fast-response capability to astronomy, scientists say
NASA's upcoming Swift spacecraft will bring a new quick-response capability to the field of astronomy, slewing within minutes to observe gamma-ray bursts and possibly other fleeting astronomical phenomena, according to program scientists. Set to launch in mid-November, Swift's primary mission is to...
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