Planned for two years, survived for twenty-two, crashed for the budget.

NASA's 3,200-pound Swift telescope crashes to Earth after 22 years in space

NASA's Swift space telescope re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia after 22 years of service. Originally intended for a two-year mission, the satellite's orbit deteriorated due to solar activity. A high-stakes, private-sector rescue attempt failed to prevent the uncontrolled descent, prompting questions about orbital debris management and the future of aging spacecraft.

Source: NASA's 3,200-pound Swift telescope crashes to Earth after 22 years in space — Times of India

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