NASA Swift Observatory Concludes Mission with Atmospheric Re-entry

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Published: 2026-11-06
Category: science
Source: NASA Science (APOD)
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NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia on November 4, 2026, after 22 years of studying energetic cosmic explosions. An attempt to boost its orbit was unsuccessful. The mission's extensive data will continue to provide valuable insights into cosmic mysteries.

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