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Anniversary of Swift satellite's launch celebrated in the US capital with a conference and a party

Washington, USA - The satellite is studying Gamma Rays

The first anniversary of the launch of Swift satellite has been celebrated at Italian Embassy to the United States with both a conference and a party. The Swift project has been developed by Italy, United States and Great Britain; Italy was represented by the Italian space Agency (ASI) together with NASA and Britain’s Particle Physics and Astronomy Researcher Council. The Swift is studying Gamma R...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 132316
Rome, Italy, 12/02/2005 18:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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