A Soviet-era spacecraft built to land on Venus is falling to Earth instead

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A Soviet-Era Spacecraft Built To Land On Venus Is Falling To Earth Instead

By Ars Technica

Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era spacecraft shrouded in Cold War secrecy, will reenter the Earth's atmosphere in the next few days after misfiring on a journey to Venus more than 50 years ago. On average, a piece of space junk the size of Kosmos 482, with a ...Read more

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