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APOD: 2026 November 6 – A Farewell to Swift
Publication: NASA
Author: Not available in collected metadata
Source published: 06/11/2026, 05:05:00 UTC
Briefing created: 06/11/2026, 06:23:08 UTC
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Briefings
NASA's Swift Observatory re-entered Earth's atmosphere on November 4, 2026, over Indonesia, marking the end of a 22-year mission. The satellite burned up like a shooting star, but its collected data will continue to illuminate cosmic mysteries for years. A mosaic image from 2018, featuring the first million images, serves as the featured visual. The mission's success was attributed to a solar maximum accelerating orbital decay, yet a rescue attempt failed. The article notes that the data will inspire future space exploration.
Key points
- Swift Observatory re-entered Earth's atmosphere on November 4, 2026, over the North Sumatra region of Indonesia, ending a 22-year mission.
- The satellite burned up like a shooting star, but its collected data will continue to illuminate cosmic mysteries for years to come.
Context
This APOD marks the conclusion of NASA's Swift Observatory, a satellite that operated for nearly 22 years. Its re-entry over Indonesia in 2026 concluded a mission that collected unprecedented data on the fastest and most energetic explosions in the universe. The article highlights the transition from the satellite's era to future scientific endeavors.
Limitations
The provided evidence is a single article snapshot from November 6, 2026, with no additional context or background information available. The specific date of the mosaic creation (2018) is noted, but the exact date of the first million images is not specified. The article does not provide details on the specific instruments' performance or the precise conditions of the re-entry.
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