Name: Soviet-era craft will plunge to Earth half-century after failed launch to Venus
Uploaded: 2025-05-04T23:02:01+00:00
Duration: 48 s
Description: A failed Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere around May 10 after more than 50 years in orbit. Originally launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, it never left Earth

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A failed Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere around May 10 after more than 50 years in orbit.

Originally launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, it never left Earth orbit due to a rocket malfunction.

The half-ton capsule may survive reentry, though the risk to people is low, similar to that of being hit by a meteorite, the Associated Press has reported.

Experts say it could fall anywhere between 51.7° north and south latitude, but it will likely end up in the ocean.

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