NASA - Gamma Ray Bursts

Gamma Ray Bursts

Seeing Triple

Swift's trio of telescopes see gamma-ray bursts like never before.
Swift Sees the Light

NASA's Swift spacecraft brings you an unpredictable universal event in real time.
A Flash in the Cosmic Pan

Catching gamma-ray bursts is harder than bottling lighting.
A Gamma-Ray Burst ... In Our Own Backyard

Data from a powerful gamma-ray burst may tell us more about a mysterious type of black hole.

Swift Launches Successfully

A superb launch and flawless liftoff for NASA's Swift spacecraft to study the mystery of gamma-ray bursts.
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Swift Spacecraft Processing

John Honig, Swift launch site integration manager, describes spacecraft transporation and preparation process.
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Blinded by the Light

Ancient gamma-ray bursts could mark the birth of black holes or death of stars.
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Why Goddard?

Goddard Space Flight Center is NASA's home for the development of unmanned spacecraft.
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Swift Arrives at KSC

Preparing to unravel the mystery of Gamma-ray bursts.
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Swift at Kennedy Space Center →

See images and videos of the Swift spacecraft as it is prepared for launch.
The Swift Image Gallery →

Images of Swift, gamma-ray bursts and more, provided by Goddard Space Flight Center.