“Space Debris Alert”: Soviet Kosmos 482 Crashes to Earth After 53-Year Orbit, Sparking Fears Over This 1,200-Pound Satellite’s Mysterious Return - Rude Baguette

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“Space Debris Alert”: Soviet Kosmos 482 Crashes to Earth After 53-Year Orbit, Sparking Fears Over This 1,200-Pound Satellite’s Mysterious Return

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Kosmos 482 was launched in 1972 as part of the Soviet Venera program to study Venus but became stranded in Earth’s orbit. 🌊 The spacecraft recently reentered Earth’s atmosphere, crashing into the Indian Ocean and raising concerns about space debris. 🛰️ The event highlights the persistent issue of space debris, with … Continue reading “Space Debris Alert”: Soviet Kosmos 482 Crashes to Earth After 53-Year Orbit, Sparking Fears Over This 1,200-Pound Satellite’s Mysterious Return