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NASA's Swift space telescope re-entered Earth's atmosphere on November 4, 2026, after nearly 22 years in orbit, primarily over northern Sumatra. Most of the telescope, weighing around 1,450 kg, likely burned up upon re-entry, although some parts may have survived. Launched in November 2004, Swift was designed to study gamma-ray bursts and contributed significantly to astronomical research. Originally planned for a two-year mission, it operated nearly eleven times longer. Efforts to extend its mission through a robotic spacecraft were unsuccessful, leading to its decommissioning on October 20, 2026. NASA assessed a low risk of debris injuring anyone on Earth, but no fragments have been confirmed on the ground yet.