Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbitKosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft launched in 1972 for Venus but stranded in Earth orbit due to a rocket malfunction, made an uncontrolle...
Can Kosmos 482 survive the fall to Earth and the legacy of Soviet engineeringThe Soviet-era Kosmos 482, a Venus-bound spacecraft launched in 1972, is set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere between May 9 and 13, 2025. Bui...
Return of the 53-yr AWOL space canLaunched in 1972, the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos-482, intended for Venus, is unexpectedly returning to Earth after a failed mission. After 53...
Soviet spacecraft bound for Venus got stuck in Earth's orbit for 50 years and now threatens usKosmos 482, a Soviet spacecraft from 1972, is returning to Earth. The mission to Venus failed, trapping the spacecraft in Earth's orbit. No...
Soviet-era spacecraft heading towards Earth this month could be a bad news; here’s whyKosmos 482, a spacecraft now heading towards Earth, was launched by the Soviets in 1972. The mission was intended for Venus. However, a roc...