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NASA's Swift Observatory to re-enter Wednesday after 22 years
NASA predicts the Swift Observatory will re-enter Earth's atmosphere Nov. 4 after a failed rescue, ending 22 years of gamma-ray burst observations.
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NASA's Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere around 3:30 a.m. EST Nov. 4, 2026, after a failed rescue attempt left it in a decaying orbit, CBS News reported. Most of the telescope will burn up, with a small risk of debris reaching the surface.
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NASA's Swift Observatory Falling Uncontrollably, Expected to Burn Up Within Days
NASA's Swift telescope is falling uncontrollably after a failed rescue boost. It will burn up in Earth's atmosphere within days, ending over 22 years of gamma-ray science.
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NASA’s Swift Mission Ends After 22 Years, Leaves Extensive Archive
NASA’s Swift observatory ended science operations after its orbit decayed below 171 miles, with re-entry expected soon. It logged over 2,000 gamma-ray bursts.