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NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory Reenters Atmosphere After 20-Year Mission

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NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory Reenters Atmosphere After 20-Year Mission

The U.S. Space Force confirmed that the orbital observatory reentered Earth's atmosphere near Indonesia following a failed attempt to stabilize its sinking orbit.

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The U.S. Space Force confirmed that the orbital observatory reentered Earth's atmosphere near Indonesia following a failed attempt to stabilize its sinking orbit.

NASA's Swift orbital observatory fell back to Earth after running its mission for more than two decades. A rescue attempt to raise its sinking orbit had earlier failed. Space Force confirmed the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's reentry near Indonesia after tracking its sinking orbit, which happened faster than was expected.

Deutsche Welle English reported the story as "NASA's Swift space telescope plunges back to Earth in fiery demise." Just the News reported the story as "NASA space telescope falls to Earth, marking end to its 22-year mission."

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LEFTCENTERRIGHTfirst report+15m+1h+3h+6h+12h+24hJust the News (United States) · firstDeutsche Welle English (Germany) · +29h

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