NASA’s Swift space telescope crashes back to Earth over Indonesia after 22 years in orbit

NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory re-entered Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia after a failed rescue attempt.
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It spans a colossal 2.7km, borders two countries and can be seen from space – and is home to one of the most daring animals on Earth

South America's Iguazu Falls is the world's largest waterfall system. Yet, despite its imposing size, a devoted bird flies through its crashing cascades to raise its young.

Media Advisory -Minister Thompson to participate in Newfoundland space-to-Earth event with CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk

On November 9, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries will connect with Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut ...
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NASA’s Swift telescope falls to Earth after nearly 22 years in space

After nearly 22 years of exploring the universe’s most violent explosions, NASA’s Swift Observatory has re-entered Earth’s ...

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

One of NASA’s premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe’s ...
Earth.com

Perseverance was only meant to drive 12 miles on Mars but it just broke Opportunity’s record by steering itself

On Oct. 11, 2026, NASA's Perseverance rover reached 28.10 miles on Mars, passing Opportunity's off-world record, mostly by ...
Smithsonian Magazine

What Can Space Offer Humanity? In Pursuit of the Answer, Astronauts Have Been Making a Home in Microgravity for Decades

In a new gallery called "At Home in Space," the National Air and Space Museum shows how humans have tackled risky and arduous ...

2 astronauts prep for landmark spacewalk at ISS. Here's what to expect

Interested in watching the next spacewalk, expected to last for several hours Thursday, Oct. 29? NASA has plenty of ways to ...
Smithsonian Magazine

In NASA’s Plan for Artemis 3, SpaceX and Blue Origin Will Compete to Have Their Landers Take Humans Back to the Moon’s Surface

The race to the moon is on. And it’s not just one between the United States and China. Within NASA’s Artemis program, ...
Nature

Could a giant sunshade in space ‘solve global warming’? Scientists are taking the idea seriously

Some say the concept is complete fantasy, but a detailed analysis suggests that the falling cost of rocket launches might ...
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Space debris: Are we on track for true sustainability? (op-ed)

The commercialization of space is well underway, and as a result, Earth's orbit is becoming ever more congested. The current number of active satellites in orbit stands at around 16,000, according to ...

Astronauts on ISS have captured incredible photos of Earth. Here's a look

Here's a look at some of the best recent photos astronauts on the International Space Station have taken of Earth from about 250 miles high.