Gone as Soviet spacecraft, back as Russian debris: Kosmos 482 to...

Gone as Soviet spacecraft, back as Russian debris: Kosmos 482 to hit Earth Saturday

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A Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is predicted to re-enter Earth's atmosphere soon. Originally intended for Venus, a rocket failure left it orbiting Earth. While most of the 500-kilogram titanium craft will likely burn up, some parts could survive. Scientists anticipate it will fall over an ocean or uninhabited area, posing minimal risk to populated regions.

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