November 7, 2026
NASA’s Swift telescope falls to Earth after nearly 22 years in space
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NASA's Swift telescope fell to Earth after nearly 22 years in space. The telescope re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia, ending its mission to explore violent explosions in the universe. It was originally designed to last just two years, but greatly exceeded its expected lifespan.
Topics: satellites and astronomy