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A Soviet-era spacecraft that failed to reach Venus is due to crash back to Earth this week

A piece of space junk called Cosmos 482 is unlikely to pose a threat to people or property. But space experts say it highlights the need to stay vigilant.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Soviet-era spacecraft is set to plunge to Earth a half-century after its failed launch to Venus

A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus in the 1970s is expected to soon plunge uncontrolled back to Earth.

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 12h

Uncontrolled reentry of Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482 expected in May

Experts say the Venus-bound probe's durable design could allow it to survive reentry, posing a small risk to populated areas.

ExtremeTech on MSN4h

53-Year-Old Soviet Spacecraft to Perform 'Final Death Plunge'

The Soviet Union launched Kosmos 482 on March 31, 1972. At the time, the spacecraft was part of the Venera program, which ...

Live Science on MSN3d

Doomed Soviet spacecraft tumbling toward Earth may already have its parachute out, new images hint

Newly published images suggest that an unknown structure is trailing behind the Kosmos 482 probe on its descent to Earth. It ...

Spacecraft to drop uncontrolled to Earth around May 11: “A half-ton metal object falling from the sky”

The landing module of a Soviet-era spacecraft bound for Venus is expected to fall back to Earth at some point in the coming ...

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Satellite Spacecraft Set to Crash on Earth in Days – Could It Hit Your Backyard?

A long-lost Soviet spacecraft the size of a car is now hurtling toward Earth, set to make a fiery, uncontrolled re-entry within days - and no one knows where it will land. Known as Kosmos 482, the ...

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