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NASA's Swift Observatory Ends Mission as Uncontrolled Reentry Draws Near

After nearly 22 years observing cosmic explosions, Swift has stopped science operations, and a failed rescue effort has left the telescope descending toward an uncertain reentry.

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Swift makes its final observation before mission ends

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Mission's official end reported after nearly 22 years

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Swift reported orbiting below 275 kilometres above Earth

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Uncontrolled reentry forecast points to early November

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Tungsten pieces and mirror parts could survive reentry

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  4. NASA telescope on verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission
    The Hindu
  5. NASA telescope about to plunge back to Earth after 22 years in orbit, failed rescue mission
    The Globe and Mail

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  1. Il telescopio NASA Swift cadrà sulla Terra: “Rientro previsto a inizio novembre”
    Fanpage

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  1. Telescópio da NASA vai cair na Terra após 22 anos
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  1. Alerta espacial: un telescopio de la NASA está fuera de control y podría estrellarse en suelo argentino
    La Nacion
  2. Миссия НАСА «Swift» завершилась перед входом в атмосферу
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  3. Un telescopio de la NASA caerá a la Tierra en «las próximas semanas» tras un intento fallido de rescate
    ABC
  4. NASA encerra missão do telescópio Swift após 22 anos; veja seu destino
    Notícias ao Minuto
  5. Revered NASA spacecraft is about to perish in flames — astronomers are mourning
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  1. NASA's Swift observatory ends 22-year mission, will crash to Earth 'in the next few weeks'
    Live Science
  2. Swift operations end: 2004 spacecraft headed for fiery reentry
    The Register