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NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions

NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe’s biggest explosions. The Swift Observatory’s demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed. The U.S. Space Force confirm...

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