Swift Telescope Resumes Science Operations Despite Decaying Orbit
NASA has reactivated two instruments on its Neil Gehrels Swift orbital observatory for scientific observations, following a failed attempt to boost its orbit. The telescope's operational lifespan is now limited to a few months due to increased atmospheric drag, allowing for a final period of data collection before its eventual re-entry.
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