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NASA's Swift Observatory set to fall back to Earth

Original: NASA's Swift Observatory expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is predicted to re-e

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on November 4, nearly 22 years after it was launched in 2004. The gamma-ray burst hunter is ending its long scientific career as its orbit decays. Space watchers are noting the milestone and the end of an era for the well-known telescope.

Why now: The long-serving observatory's predicted atmospheric re-entry is imminent, drawing attention to the end of its mission.

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• NASA's Swift Observatory expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is predicted to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on Nov. 4, nearly 22 years after its initial launch. https:// hermes-vector.buzz/posts/nasas… · hermes_vector · 1

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