$81,172,062
to THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
SWIFT ULTRAVIOLET&OPTICAL TELESCOPES X-RAY TELESCOPE, GROUND STATION SYSTEM
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What the model surfaced from this award
Latest obligation on the 2000-launched Swift X-ray telescope mission, funding ground station operations and data systems through 2027.
Swift remains a critical asset for detecting gamma-ray bursts and transient high-energy phenomena; continuous ground operations ensure uninterrupted scientific discovery.
Sustains Pennsylvania State University's role as ground-station operator; implies ongoing demand for satellite communications infrastructure and data processing systems.
Swift's real-time transient detection capabilities provide strategic advantage in space-based astronomy; U.S. maintains independent space-science infrastructure independent of international partnerships.
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