NASA's Swift telescope to re-enter Earth's atmosphere uncontrolled after 22 years

NASA's Swift space telescope, after nearly 22 years in orbit, will re-enter Earth's atmosphere uncontrolled on Wednesday, disintegrating almost completely. Debris is expected to fall in the intertropical zone, mostly over oceans, with minimal risk to the public. This marks the end of a major scientific mission, though the uncontrolled re-entry highlights ongoing concerns about space debris management.

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