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	+ Home Did you know you can view past programs in our archives? + Rocket Series Archive + Shuttle Series Archive + History Series Archive + More NASA Facts...		+ NASA Home > Missions > Missions Highlights > Webcasts > Expendable Launch Vehicle > Swift Print This Email This Launch Services Program Series: Swift Host: Rex Engelhardt Mission Integration Manager Launch Services Program Science and Spacecraft Overview Gamma-ray bursts are the most powerful explosions the Universe has seen since the Big Bang. Swift's three instruments will allow scientists to see these mysterious events like never before. + View Replay of the Broadcast View Question Boards + Science and Spacecraft Question Board + Launch Operations Question Board     Special Guest: Joe Dezio Swift Project Manager Program Introduction and welcome + View Program Introduction and Welcome + View Transcript         Special Guest: Tim Gehringer Deputy Project Manager Overview: Gehringer explains why the Swift spacecraft and its trio of specialized instruments is perfectly suited to the hunt for gamma-ray bursts. + View Presentation + View Transcript         Special Guest: John Nousek Mission Director Penn State University Overview: Nousek provides an overview of the complex science and technology involved in the Swift mission. + View Presentation + View Transcript         Special Guest: Dr. Neil Gehrels Swift Principal Investigator Goddard Space Flight Center Overview: How will the Swift spacecraft chase gamma-ray bursts on the fly? Gehrels answers your questions. + View Dr. Gehrels' Q&A Session + View transcript         Prize Winner: Mustafa from New Jersey Our Grand Prize winner will receive a Swift program package comprising an official launch poster, mission fact sheet, patch and lapel pin.
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