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flag Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482, launched for Venus, set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere around May 10.

flag A Soviet-era spacecraft, launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere uncontrolled around May 10. flag Known as Kosmos 482, the half-ton spacecraft has been orbiting Earth for 53 years after a rocket malfunction. flag It could potentially survive re-entry due to its design to withstand Venus' atmosphere, though its parachute and heat shield's functionality are uncertain. flag The re-entry location is unknown but likely to be over an ocean due to Earth's water coverage.

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