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NASA space telescope falls back to Earth after mission 11 times longer than planned
Original: A NASA space telescope plunged back to Earth after a mission that lasted 11 times longer than planned
A NASA space telescope has reentered Earth's atmosphere, ending a mission that ran roughly 11 times longer than its original planned lifetime. The observatory, sent up with a far shorter expected lifespan, kept returning scientific data for years beyond its design goals before its orbit decayed and it plunged back to Earth.
Why now: Space enthusiasts and science outlets are noting the telescope's remarkable longevity compared with its original mission plan.
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