# NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza

NASA’s Swift Mission Ends, Leaves Behind Scientific Bonanza

via [NASA (all news)](https://science.nasa.gov/missions/swift/nasas-swift-mission-ends/)

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has ended its science mission due to increased atmospheric drag at its current low orbit. This conclusion marks the end of a highly successful mission that has greatly expanded our understanding of the universe, leaving behind a wealth of scientific discoveries. Sky-watchers can appreciate the significant contributions Swift has made to the field of astronomy, particularly in the study of gamma-ray bursts and other transient events. The spacecraft is expected to re-enter the atmosphere in the coming weeks, bringing a close to its remarkable 17-year journey.

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