NASA’s Swift Observatory Prioritizes Science Over Orbital Longevity

NASA's Swift Observatory is set to reenter Earth's atmosphere soon, but its team has reactivated instruments to maximize scientific output in its final months.

NASA's Swift Observatory is set to reenter Earth's atmosphere soon, but its team has reactivated instruments to maximize scientific output in its final months.

A mission to save NASA's $500 million Swift Observatory from reentry has successfully completed crucial prelaunch tests, paving the way for its upcoming orbital boost.

NASA has paused most scientific operations of the Swift observatory to prolong its orbital viability ahead of a planned reboost mission this summer.