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November 5, 2026

NASA telescope plunges to Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA's premier space telescopes has plunged to Earth, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe's biggest explosions.

The Swift Observatory's demise on Wednesday came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed.


 
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