Soviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years

Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, which was launched in 1972 during a failed attempt to reach Venus, has crashed back to Earth after spending over 50 years in orbit. The spacecraft reentered the Earth's atmosphere on Saturday morning. Kosmos 482 was part of the Soviet Union's Venus exploration program, but the mission was unsuccessful, and the spacecraft was left stranded in Earth's orbit. For the past five decades, it has been circling the planet, until finally, it made its way back down to the ground. The reentry of the Soviet-era spacecraft has drawn attention to the longevity of certain space technologies and the ongoing challenge of managing space debris. While the exact location of the crash site is unknown, the incident serves as a reminder of the long-term impacts of space exploration activities and the need for effective strategies to mitigate the risks posed by aging and uncontrolled space objects.