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The SWIFT space telescope has burned up in Earth's atmosphere

The space observatory was engaged in studying gamma-ray bursts — the most powerful energetic explosions in the universe

The SWIFT space telescope burned up in Earth's atmosphere

According to NASA, the SWIFT space telescope, which served for 22 years, left its orbit and burned up in Earth's atmosphere over the territory of Indonesia. The device, weighing 1,450 kilograms, entered the atmosphere at 12:39 GMT.

This space observatory was engaged in studying gamma-ray bursts — the most powerful energetic explosions in the universe.

During its operation, the spacecraft recorded more than 2,000 gamma-ray bursts and 1.4 thousand supernova explosions. In June, an attempt was made to extend the telescope's service life using the Link space tug, but this effort ended in failure.

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