NASA's Swift satellite burning up in Earth's atmosphere

NASA's 22-year-old Swift satellite burns up after falling from orbit

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NASA's Swift satellite telescope, which operated for 22 years studying powerful cosmic energy blasts, has re-entered Earth's atmosphere and burned up over Indonesia. This event was anticipated as the satellite reached the end of its operational life.

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