A defunct Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, is expected to fall back to Earth between May 8-12, 2025. Launched in 1972, the Venus-bound craft malfunctioned and has been orbiting Earth for 53 years.

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The Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus ... Two chunks from an unidentified object — both measuring about 5 feet by 3 feet — were later found on the ground. Police said it was ...

Editor's note: Due to clouds, the livestream has been rescheduled to May 9 at 11 p.m. EDT (0300 GMT on May 10), provided the probe is still in space. A Soviet-era spacecraft is set to reenter ...

A Soviet spacecraft that failed to launch to Venus is set to fall back to Earth in the next week. The Kosmos 482 capsule was built for Venus's brutal atmosphere, so it will likely survive Earth's.

A Soviet spacecraft launched in 1972 is falling back to Earth after 53 years. It is expected to enter the Earth’s atmosphere early Saturday morning, but exactly where is unclear. The spacecraft ...

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Experts don’t yet know where it may come down. By Nadia Drake A robotic Soviet spacecraft has been adrift in space for 53 years. It will return to Earth before the weekend is over. Kosmos-482 ...

Pro-Ukrainian activists held a protest at a Soviet memorial in Warsaw where Moscow's ambassador placed a wreath on Friday, as Russia celebrates World War II Victory Day. Some two dozen protesters ...

A Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to come hurling down back to Earth after being stuck in orbit for more than 50 years. The Kosmos 482 probe was intended to reach Venus, but never made it. Instead, ...

This will be no ordinary space junk fall. The Soviet Union's failed Kosmos 482 spacecraft will crash to Earth in the coming days after more than 50 years in orbit. Its homecoming may not spark the ...