NASA turns off its Spitzer space telescope after 16 years of service

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RIP Spitzer: NASA bids an emotional farewell to its infrared space telescope

NASA scientists have declared the mission of the Spitzer space telescope over after 16 years of service. The legendary infrared space telescope was placed in safe mode on Thursday, ceasing all science operations.

 

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Are they just going to leave it there?

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