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What does Swift study?
The Swift Observatory was launched in 2004 to investigate intense cosmic blasts. These events, often gamma-ray bursts, are among the most powerful explosions in the universe. Swift helps scientists understand their origins and their role in the evolution of stars and galaxies, contributing to our knowledge of the cosmos.
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