Space.com August 27, 2026 • 18:00

After failure of private rescue mission, NASA's Swift space telescope will crash back to Earth. But when and where? - Space

By Leonard David

"The most likely outcome is that any surviving debris will land in the sea, but there is a chance it could impact a built-up area and cause a casualty."

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After failure of private rescue mission, NASA's Swift space telescope will crash back to Earth. But when and where? - Space

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