Swift Telescope Resumes Science Operations Despite Decaying Orbit

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Published: 2026-09-01T12:27:00Z
Category: science
Source: Zamin.uz
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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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