US EditionHalf-tonne piece of Soviet rocket to crash back down to Earth in coming days
- The Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, launched on March 31, 1972, is expected to reenter and crash on Earth around May 9-10, 2025.
- Kosmos 482 failed to leave Earth's orbit because its Soyuz rocket's upper stage shut down prematurely, leaving the lander stranded in orbit.
- The spacecraft’s descent module weighs just under 500 kg, measures about one meter across, and was built to survive Venus’s harsh atmosphere, raising questions about its survival through Earth reentry.
- Astronomer Marco Langbroek warns the landing could impact anywhere between latitudes 52° North and 52° South, with impact speeds near 150 mph comparable to small meteorite hits.
- Despite the low but nonzero risk, experts agree the chances of harm are small, though the event highlights increasing concerns over space debris and the need for better cleanup efforts.
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