NASA's Swift Observatory to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, uncontrolled crash expected

The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, operational since 2004, is expected to make an uncontrolled re-entry, with most of the spacecraft burning up but some debris potentially reaching the surface. The exact time and location of re-entry are uncertain, and while the risk to populated areas is low, the event highlights the growing issue of orbital debris management.

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