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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.

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Soviet spacecraft Cosmos 482 crashes without incident into Indian Ocean

According to NASA, Cosmos 482 suffered an apparent launch malfunction and failed to achieve the velocity needed to reach Venus' atmosphere. Cosmos 482 separated into four pieces, two of which ...

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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.

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

The other, Venera 8, successfully landed to gather data before ceasing operations, according to NASA. But when the Cosmos 482 launched four days after its twin probe, it failed to reach its ...

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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 about the precarious arrival of whatever is left of Cosmos 482.

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