NASA's Swift Observatory to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere After 22 Years

NASA's Swift Observatory to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere After 22 Years

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NASA's Swift Observatory, a large space telescope launched nearly 22 years ago, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere after failed attempts to boost it to a higher orbit. The re-entry is anticipated around 3:30 AM ET, with an 11-hour uncertainty window. This event marks the end of the observatory's mission in space.

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