💨 Abstract

On May 10, 2025, a Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, reentered Earth's atmosphere uncontrollably. The spacecraft, initially intended for Venus, never left Earth's orbit due to a rocket malfunction. Some parts, including a titanium-encased lander, survived reentry. The precise location and extent of debris were unknown, but the chances of impacts were low.

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