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A Soviet spacecraft is just about to crash into Earth

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Tracking Cosmos 482: When will the Soviet-era spacecraft return to Earth?

Just a few weeks after its 53rd launch anniversary, Cosmos 482 is expected to descend back to Earth's atmosphere between Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, according to NASA. When and where the spacecraft will land though, remains unknown to officials.

Tracking Cosmos 482: When will the Soviet-era spacecraft crash to Earth?

Cosmos 482 was launched to space by the Soviet Union in 1972 and was supposed to reach Venus. It has been stuck in Earth's orbit.

The Washington Post · 1d

Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. The European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking confirmed its uncontrolled reentry,

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Failed Soviet Venus probe is falling back to Earth: When, where Cosmos 482 could land

Cosmos (or Kosmos) 482's orbit has slowly brought it closer to our planet since 1972, and now it's on the cusp of plummeting ...

Des Moines Register5d

Here's when the Soviet-era spacecraft Cosmos 482 may return to Earth

NASA said some parts may survive as the probe was designed to withstand entry into Venus' atmosphere. Here's what to know ...

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