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A Soviet spacecraft threatens to crash on Earth

Failed Soviet-era spacecraft expected to crash back to Earth within days

A failed Soviet-era spacecraft that became trapped in Earth’s orbit by mistake more than 50 years ago is expected to crash back onto the planet within days.

USA TODAY on MSN · 18h

Soviet spacecraft Cosmos 482 expected to crash back to Earth after 'final death plunge'

A Soviet spacecraft is set to return from Earth's orbit after a failed mission to Venus over 50 years ago. See when it could crash to Earth.

Florida Today on MSN · 16h

Soviet-era spacecraft Cosmos 482 to reenter Earth's atmosphere this week: Where could it land?

Cosmos 482, part of a Soviet-era spacecraft that failed to reach Venus in the 1970s, is expected to crash back on Earth between May 6 and May 13, 2025

Foreign Policy2d

Europe’s Failed Mission to Space

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The Express Tribune1d

Cold war-era Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 to return after 53 years in orbit

A Cold War-era Soviet spacecraft is expected to make an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere around May 10, marking ...

Knowridge Science Report6d

Soviet-era Venus mission to reenter in May

It’s one straight out of the history books. After over 50 years in space, the late Soviet Union’s Kosmos-482 mission is set ...

Space.com on MSN12d

Could astronauts visit the Hubble Space Telescope again?

NASA hasn't closed the door on the possibility — and the man in line to be the agency's next chief is a champion of the idea.

Amazon S3 on MSN13d

OTD In Space - April 23: Ranger 4 Launches On Failed Moon Mission

NASA launched the Ranger 4 mission to the moon. After the first three Ranger missions failed, NASA was really happy with the ...

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