Soviet-era spacecraft from aborted Venus mission due to crash to Earth next week
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A Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos 482, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in May after 53 years in orbit. Experts predict it will crash at around 242 kph, but the risk to people is low, similar to a random meteorite fall. The spacecraft was originally intended for a Venus mission but malfunctioned and has been orbiting Earth since. There are concerns about its heat shield and parachute system, but it may survive re-entry. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)