NASA's method for clearing storage space: gravity.

NASA's SWIFT observatory is retiring early by falling to Earth

NASA has confirmed that the retired SWIFT orbital observatory will re-enter Earth's atmosphere this Wednesday after two decades of service. The mission, which operated far beyond its original life expectancy, lost maneuvering capabilities, leading scientists to allow gravity to conclude the telescope's final trajectory.

Source: NASA's SWIFT observatory is retiring early by falling to Earth — Google News

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