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NASA Swift Satellite Enters Earth's Atmosphere
NASA's Swift satellite reentered Earth's atmosphere over North Sumatra after 22 years in orbit.
In brief
NASA's Swift satellite reentered Earth's atmosphere over North Sumatra after 22 years in orbit. NASA's Swift satellite entered Earth's atmosphere over North Sumatra on November 4, 2023, after 22 years of operation. Originally reported by kumparan.
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.
The bottom line
NASA's Swift satellite entered Earth's atmosphere over North Sumatra on November 4, 2023, after 22 years of operation.
