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Failed Soviet Venus lander Kosmos 482 crashes to Earth

A failed Soviet-era spacecraft likely crashed back to Earth overnight

The 50-plus-year-old spacecraft was trapped in Earth orbit for decades. Now, it has likely fallen back home, according to the European Space Agency.

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Failed Soviet Venus lander Kosmos 482 crashes to Earth after 53 years in orbit

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Failed Soviet-era spacecraft returned to Earth on Saturday

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A Soviet spacecraft is set to fall back to Earth in the next week. Nobody knows where it will land.

The Kosmos 482 capsule was built tough for Venus. Its fall to Earth will make a huge fireball and may pose a small risk of ...

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History Today: When Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe

On May 9, 1945, the Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the official end of World War II in Europe. This date ...

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