NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth

NASA's Swift space telescope is predicted to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on Friday after a failed rescue mission, according to U.S. Space Force tracking. The observatory's science will continue to be used for decades, and debris could reach Earth's surface.

Source: NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth — Los Angeles Times

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