From VICE · Luis Prada · · 40s
NASA Telescope Falls to Earth
NASA's 22-year-old Swift telescope will crash to Earth this week, landing in a vast global zone.
In brief
NASA's 22-year-old Swift telescope will crash to Earth this week, landing in a vast global zone. NASA's Swift telescope, decommissioned after 22 years in orbit, will reenter Earth's atmosphere this week and land in a large global area. Originally reported by VICE.
NASA Swift Telescope
NASA's Swift observatory, a 22-year-old space telescope, will reenter Earth's atmosphere this week.
Decommissioned After 22 Years
The satellite was decommissioned in October after solar activity created drag, pulling it back to Earth.
Potential Landing Zone
It could land in South America, Central America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, or India.
Low Survival Odds
Scientists warn 10 percent of its weight might survive reentry and land on Earth.
What to remember
NASA's Swift telescope, decommissioned after 22 years in orbit, will reenter Earth's atmosphere this week and land in a large global area.
