NASA's Swift Observatory Concludes Mission, Prepares for Atmospheric Re-entry

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Published: 2026-10-26T06:33:00Z
Category: science
Source: India Today Science Desk
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NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has ceased its nearly two-decade-long mission of studying high-energy cosmic phenomena. The spacecraft is now preparing for re-entry into Earth's atmosphere in the coming weeks, a necessary step due to increasing atmospheric drag. This marks the end of a significant scientific mission that contributed to understanding cosmic events.

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