A Soviet probe launched decades ago toward Venus may soon crash back into Earth
The Cosmos 482 lander (also known as Kosmos 482) has been in a decaying orbit since the Soviet Union launched the spacecraft in a failed 1972 mission to Venus. Depending on numerous factors like space weather and its angle of approach, the 1,091-pound lander will likely impact the surface of...Read Entire Article
The Cosmos 482 lander (also known as Kosmos 482) has been in a decaying orbit since the Soviet Union launched the spacecraft in a failed 1972 mission to Venus. Depending on numerous factors like space weather and its angle of approach, the 1,091-pound lander will likely impact the surface of...
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