NASA satellite to plunge back to Earth after 22 years in space
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has concluded its 22-year science mission and is scheduled to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in the coming weeks. The satellite, which studied high-energy phenomena, will burn up upon re-entry.
Why it matters
The decommissioning of a long-serving space observatory marks the end of a significant era in space-based astrophysics.
NASA says its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has ended its science mission and is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in the coming…
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