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NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions
NASA's Swift Observatory plunges to Earth after two decades of cosmic study, ending a 12-year investigation. Swift's reentry near Indonesia marks the end of a 22-year mission to observe the universe's biggest explosions. NASA anticipates some of the denser pieces surviving, with Hubble expected to come crashing down by 2032.
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Published 05 Nov 2026, 01:39 UTC · Updated 05 Nov 2026, 01:40 UTC
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