NASA's Retiring Swift Observatory Takes Final Observations Before Reentry

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is nearing the end of its operational life as it gradually falls out of orbit. Before its atmospheric reentry, scientists have reactivated the satellite's onboard telescopes to conduct a final round of observations. The move allows researchers to extract last-minute scientific data from the aging spacecraft. Swift has long been valued for its ability to detect and study gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy cosmic events.