Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Astrophysics · LEO
NASA Medium-class Explorer satellite dedicated to study of gamma ray bursts, the third after the IMAGE and WMAP satellites.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT 2004-047A | Payload | 281 × 284 km · 20.6° | Globe |
| DELTA 2 R/B 2004-047B | Rocket body | re-entered 2004-12-23 |
COSPAR ID 2004-047. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).