Neil Gehrels Swift Telescope Faces Atmospheric Re-Entry After Decades in Orbit
After nearly 22 years in orbit studying gamma-ray bursts, NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Telescope is projected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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Swift Observatory Re-Entry Approaches as NASA Spacecraft Plunges to Earth
NASA's 3,200-pound Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory faces an uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry after more than two decades in space and an unsuccessful orbital rescue effort.