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The first success for the mission "Swift"

Rome, Italy - The explorer, which is seeking for the most strong explosions in the universe, captured its first gamma lightning

The mission "Swift" obtained the first success after one month and an half since its launch (see AVIONEWS): the explorer which is seeking for the most strong explosions in the universe, gamma lightning, captured its first plunder. The telescope Xrt, one of the first instruments on the satellite Swift, realized by Nasa in collaboration with Asi (Italian space agency) and PParc (Particle Physic and Astronomy...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 111935
Rome, Italy, 01/13/2005 15:14
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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