After 22 years in orbit, the Swift gamma-ray burst telescope is projected to burn up in Earth's atmosphere this week following an unsuccessful mission to stabilize the spacecraft.
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After 22 years in orbit, the Swift gamma-ray burst telescope is projected to burn up in Earth's atmosphere this week following an unsuccessful mission to stabilize the spacecraft.
Space Force predicts the Swift Observatory will come crashing down on or around Friday.
Global News Canada reported the story as "NASA telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission." The Independent reported the story as "NASA's Swift spacecraft is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission."
3 sources have covered this story, including The Independent, Global News Canada and The Globe and Mail. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 17 hours ago.
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 3 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.
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