An out-of-control Russian spacecraft has probably plummeted to Earth, after 53 years stuck in orbit, experts say. In recent weeks, the spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 has been making an ...

Kosmos-482 has been orbiting the planet for more than 50 years, but scientists say it will re-enter earth's atmosphere sometime around 2 a.m. Eastern Saturday. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

In an astonishing twist, theKosmos 482, a Russian spacecraft launched in 1972, is thought to have finally fallen to Earth after more than five decades of floating uncontrollably in orbit. Experts ...

The failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 could crash to Earth overnight tonight after more than 50 years in the wrong orbit. Here are the latest predictions on the exact time of reentry, and where ...

A Soviet spacecraft that has been stranded in space for 53 years is set to plummet back to Earth . Launched by the USSR in 1972, the Kosmos 482 lander was intended to reach Venus. However, it ...

The Soviet Union's failed Kosmos 482 Venus probe will fall back to Earth from orbit soon, ... "The kinetic energy at impact is similar to that of a 40-55 cm [16 to 22 inches] ...

Scientists warn that risks involved are not zero. ESA/David Ducross. Launched in March 1972 by the USSR, the Kosmos 482 probe was dispatched to gather data from Venus’ inhospitable surface ...

Kosmos-482 has been orbiting the planet for more than 50 years, but scientists say it will re-enter earth's atmosphere sometime around 2 a.m. Eastern Saturday. Skip Navigation. ... Langbroek estimated ...