NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions
November 4, 2026
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – One of NASA's premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe's biggest explosions.
The Swift Observatory's demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed.
The US Space Force confirmed Swift's reentry near Indonesia after tracking its sinking orbit, the result of intense solar activity the past few years.
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