# NASA Swift Satellite Enters Earth's Atmosphere

> NASA's Swift satellite reentered Earth's atmosphere over North Sumatra after 22 years in orbit.
- Title: NASA Swift Satellite Enters Earth's Atmosphere · kumparan
- Summary: NASA's Swift satellite reentered Earth's atmosphere over North Sumatra after 22 years in orbit.
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## NASA Swift Satellite Reenters Earth
NASA's Swift satellite entered Earth's atmosphere over North Sumatra on November 4, 2023, after 22 years in orbit.
## Reentry Timing and Location
The satellite entered the atmosphere at 07:39 EST (19:39 WIB) near North Sumatra, coordinates 3.4 degrees north latitude and 98.6 degrees east longitude.
## Swift Satellite Mission Overview
Launched in 2004, Swift studied gamma-ray bursts and has operated for over two decades, aiding cosmic research and monitoring phenomena like black holes and supernovae.
## Key takeaway

NASA's Swift satellite entered Earth's atmosphere over North Sumatra on November 4, 2023, after 22 years of operation.