Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory

Summary

Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is a space telescope^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is in the country of United States^[3].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's instance of is recorded as space telescope^[4].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration^[5].
• Neil Gehrels is named after Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory^[6].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory followed Galaxy Evolution Explorer^[7].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory followed Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe^[8].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory was followed by THEMIS-A^[9].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory was followed by THEMIS^[10].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's manufacturer is recorded as Spectrum Astro^[11].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is part of Explorers Program^[12].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is part of Medium Explorer program^[13].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission^[14].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's space launch vehicle is recorded as Delta II^[15].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's country of origin is recorded as United States^[16].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's powered by is recorded as spacecraft solar array^[17].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's type of orbit is recorded as low Earth orbit^[18].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's UTC date of spacecraft launch is recorded as November 20, 2004^[19].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's spacecraft bus is recorded as SA-200LL^[20].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's significant event is recorded as rocket launch^[21].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's significant event is recorded as reboost^[22].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's official website is recorded as https://swift.gsfc.nasa.gov/^[23].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's carries scientific instrument is recorded as X-ray telescope^[24].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's carries scientific instrument is recorded as ultraviolet telescope^[25].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's start point is recorded as Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17A^[26].
• Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's official name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory'}^[27].

Why It Matters

Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[28]

It has been cited as an influence by Cuneiform^[29], a programming language^[30], founded in 2013^[31].

It is credited with the discovery of Swift J1644+57^[32], a gamma-ray burst^[33]; GRB 090423^[34], a gamma-ray burst^[35]; and GRB 080319B^[36], a gamma-ray burst^[37].

FAQs

Who did Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory influence?

Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has been cited as an influence by Cuneiform^[29].

What did Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory discover?

Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is credited as discoverer of Swift J1644+57^[32], GRB 090423^[34], and GRB 080319B^[36].