NASA - Launch Services Program Series Webcast: Swift

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Launch Services Program Series Webcast: Swift

Host: Tiffany Nail Launch Services Support Specialist	Launch Operations 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 this webcast View Question Boards: + View Science and Spacecraft Question Board + View Launch Operations Question Board

Special Guest: James Kennedy Director Kennedy Space Center	Program Introduction and Welcome + View Program Introduction and Welcome + View Transcript

Special Guest: Joel Tumbiolo Delta Launch Weather Officer	Overview: An Air Force weather officer will give us an update on the Swift launch day forecast and review the conditions required for a safe launch. + View Weather Forecast + View Transcript

Special Guest: Omar Baez NASA Launch Manager	Overview: How do you prepare a rocket for the stresses of launch? Baez will explain launch processing and key events to look for during the countdown. + View Presentation + View Transcript

Special Guest: Chuck Dovale NASA Launch Manager	Overview: Dovale describes the process for getting the Swift spacecraft ready for flight. A question and answer period follows. + View Presentation and Q&A Session + View Transcript


Prize Winner: Ed from Los Angeles The individual above is our Grand Prize Winner. He will receive a Swift program package comprising an official launch poster, mission fact sheet, patch and lapel pin.

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