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A Soviet spacecraft stranded in Earth's orbit since 1972 is set to make an uncontrolled re-entry as early as May 10, hurtling toward the planet at 242 km/h (150 mph). The failed Venus probe, Kosmos 482, has circled Earth for over five decades and could survive re-entry due to its rugged design, sparking low but notable concerns about debris impact.
Launched on March 31, 1972, Kosmos 482 aimed to explore Venus but never left Earth's orbit after a rocket malfunction. A timer error caused its upper-stage engine to shut down prematurely, leaving the probe and its attached landing module trapped.
The spacecraft later split into four p...