NASA telescope Swift disintegrates in the atmosphere after 22 years

NASA's Swift space telescope has disintegrated over Sumatra after 22 years in orbit. Initially launched in 2004 for gamma-ray research, it was expected to operate for only two years. A failed rescue mission last summer aimed to elevate its orbit but was unsuccessful. Swift's descent was accelerated by solar activity, and it ultimately burned up upon re-entry. The fate of any debris on the ground remains uncertain, including potential damage or injuries.