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NASA's Swift telescope plunges to Earth after failed robotic rescue

NASA detail's Swift's risk and likely debris fate

2 Nov 2 2:00 PM · 5d ago · 5 articles · 1 video · 3 posts · 5 sources · development 2 of 3

Coverage notes NASA has calculated the risk of harm to people from falling debris, with most of the telescope expected to burn up and any surviving dense tungsten or mirror fragments likely to land in the ocean.

Associated Press

John Nousek Astronomer, Penn State UniversityBrad Cenko NASA Swift mission chief scientistNASA Space agency, Swift mission operatorU.S. Space Force Orbital tracking agencyKatalyst Space Commercial space servicing company

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1Space Force projects reentry around…2NASA detail's Swift's risk and likely…3Swift's reentry narrows to Wednesday, AEDT
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What was reported 3 claims about this development

  1. 3 outlets Fiery return expected for NASA’s Swift telescope this week

    first by WRAL, 6d ago · also Hindustan Times, upi

    2 more headlines
  2. 1 outlet NASA telescope is plunging back to Earth after 22 years in orbit

    first by CBS News, 5d ago

  3. 1 outlet When will NASA's Swift telescope fall to Earth? Re-entry expected Nov. 4, with a 1-in-2,100 risk

    first by Nacionale, 7d ago

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  1. Associated Press
    NASA telescope is predicted to come crashing down after failed rescue mission video · YouTube · 5d ago

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