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flag A Soviet spacecraft, lost in space since 1972, reentered Earth's atmosphere after 53 years.

flag A Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos 482, which failed to reach Venus in 1972 due to a rocket malfunction, reentered Earth's atmosphere after 53 years. flag The uncontrolled re-entry was confirmed by the Russian Space Agency and European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking. flag Although it was believed to have fallen into the Indian Ocean, the exact location is uncertain. flag The titanium-encased lander, weighing over 1,000 pounds, was designed to withstand extreme conditions and may have survived re-entry. flag The chances of any debris posing a threat to people were extremely low. flag Any surviving wreckage belongs to Russia under a UN treaty.

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