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NASA telescope falls to Earth after two decades of service

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

A NASA space telescope has reentered Earth's atmosphere, ending a mission that lasted roughly two decades and focused on studying cosmic explosions such as gamma-ray bursts. Reports describe the spacecraft's controlled plunge from orbit after a long run of scientific observations, marking the close of one of the agency's long-serving astronomy missions.

Why now: The dramatic end of a two-decade NASA astronomy mission is drawing broad public attention.

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