🛰 Soviet Venus Probe From 1972 Returns to Earth
A Soviet Venus probe, Kosmos 482, stranded in Earth orbit after a 1972 launch failure, is expected to make an uncontrolled reentry around May 8-10, 2025, after 53 years in space. Built to withstand Venus' harsh conditions, parts of the probe may survive hitting the atmosphere and impacting Earth at speeds up to 150 mph.
Experts note, however, that the risk to populated areas is minimal.
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