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NASA's Swift observatory to burn up in Earth's atmosphere

Original: Revered NASA spacecraft is about to perish in flames - astronomers are mourning A failed rescue mission means that the S

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a revered space telescope that has studied gamma-ray bursts and other cosmic events for years, is set to fall into Earth's atmosphere and burn up next week. A failed rescue mission means the spacecraft could not be saved. Astronomers are mourning its loss, though its massive archive of observational data will remain available for scientists to explore.

Why now: The imminent fiery end of a beloved and scientifically productive NASA telescope is prompting tributes from the astronomy community.

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• Revered NASA spacecraft is about to perish in flames - astronomers are mourning A failed rescue mission means that the Swift observatory will fall into Earth’s atmosphere next week, but it leaves a massive archive of data for scientists to explore. https://www.… · pomarede · 4

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