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NASA's Swift Observatory Set to Crash Back to Earth This Week
Original: NASA’s Swift Observatory Will Crash Back to Earth This Week. Here’s Where Pieces May Land "It wouldn't be surprising if
NASA's Swift Observatory, a space telescope that studied gamma-ray bursts, is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere this week. Experts say at least 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of debris could survive reentry, though the risk to people on the ground remains very small. Attention is focused on where remnants may land, with most of the planet covered by ocean or uninhabited land.
Why now: A defunct NASA satellite is falling back to Earth this week, prompting curiosity about reentry timing and potential debris landing zones.
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- NASA’s Swift Observatory Will Crash Back to Earth This Week. Here’s Where Pieces May Land "It wouldn't be surprising if at least 100 kilograms [220 pounds] or so survive reentry." https:// gizmodo.com/nasas-swift-observ… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2
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