Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
NASA's 1.5-ton Swift Observatory reentered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia on November 4, 2026, ending its 22-year mission. The telescope, which detected over 2,000 gamma-ray bursts, crashed after a failed robotic rescue attempt. Most of the instrument burned up, though some components may survive and scatter across the planet.
Source: Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit — CBS News
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