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NASA Retires Swift Observatory After Two Decades of Science
Original: NASA Ends Swift Observatory’s Science Mission After Nearly 22 Years
NASA has ended the science operations of the Swift Observatory, closing out a mission that ran for nearly 22 years. The space telescope studied gamma-ray bursts and other cosmic events far beyond its originally planned lifespan, and its retirement marks the end of one of the longest-running astrophysics missions, prompting reflection on its scientific legacy.
Why now: News that a long-running and well-regarded NASA space telescope mission is ending naturally draws attention from the science community.
Evidence
- NASA Ends Swift Observatory’s Science Mission After Nearly 22 Years · Technology Org
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