9 points | by Gaishan 2 hours ago ago
4 comments
The reentry time and place is uncertain and predictions are publicised here:
https://aerospace.org/reentries/28485
As the predictions get more confident the page will automatically update to show the more precise predicted reentry path.
It is always sad when a so-called “news” organization gets so much wrong. Swift never had any thrusters for maneuvering and the shut off of Swift has no bearing on being unable to deorbit Swift in a controlled manner. That was never possible.
Katalyst tried to boost Sift with their LINK satellite but didn't quite make it.
https://www.katalystspace.com/mission/link
I hope the success of Starship allows 100x increase in the number of space telescopes.
The reentry time and place is uncertain and predictions are publicised here:
https://aerospace.org/reentries/28485
As the predictions get more confident the page will automatically update to show the more precise predicted reentry path.
It is always sad when a so-called “news” organization gets so much wrong. Swift never had any thrusters for maneuvering and the shut off of Swift has no bearing on being unable to deorbit Swift in a controlled manner. That was never possible.
Katalyst tried to boost Sift with their LINK satellite but didn't quite make it.
https://www.katalystspace.com/mission/link
I hope the success of Starship allows 100x increase in the number of space telescopes.