Swift Launch Set For This Coming Saturday

Swift, a unique multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science, is set to be launched this coming Saturday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, in Florida.

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Published November 18, 2004

Swift, a unique multi-wavelength observatory dedicated to the study of gamma-ray burst (GRB) science, is set to be launched this coming Saturday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, in Florida. Launch Time is between 12:10 – 1:10 p.m. EST, with live coverage from 10:30 a.m. EST on

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