NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission - AP News
NASA's aging Swift Observatory is failing and expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere after a rescue mission proved unsuccessful. The U.S. Space Force is monitoring its descent.
Why it matters
The loss of the observatory marks the end of a significant scientific tool used for tracking space phenomena.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) An aging NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed…
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