But if the Cosmos 482 ... about Cosmos 482 on his website. The risk of the object hitting people on the ground is likely minimal, and there’s “no need for major concern,” McDowell wrote ...

The probe known as Cosmos 482 was meant to eventually sputter out ... "No need for major concern," McDowell concluded, "but you wouldn't want it bashing you on the head." ...

The Soviet Union launched over a dozen probes to Venus—most successfully. But one never made it past Earth’s orbit and has, in fact, stayed there since 1972. Now, over 50 years later, the one ...