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NASA's Swift Observatory Re-enters Atmosphere Over Indonesia

NASA's Swift Observatory re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia after nearly 22 years in orbit.

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In brief

  • NASA's Swift Observatory re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia.
  • The observatory spent nearly 22 years in orbit.
  • The re-entry concludes the spacecraft's mission.

NASA's Swift Observatory Re-enters Atmosphere Over Indonesia

NASA's Swift Observatory re-entered Earth's atmosphere over Indonesia after nearly 22 years in orbit.

Mission Duration

The observatory operated in space for nearly 22 years before re-entering the atmosphere.

Re-entry Location

The spacecraft re-entered over Indonesia.

Why it matters

The re-entry marks the end of the Swift Observatory's nearly 22-year mission in orbit.

Sources

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