Re-Entry of the Kosmos 482 Spacecraft into Earth's Atmosphere
May 2, 2025
A Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos 482, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in the coming days. Despite some risk, experts believe the chance of it causing harm is very low, akin to a random meteorite fall. The roughly half-ton spacecraft could land anywhere between the northern and southern latitudes, with a high likelihood of ending up in oceans. While the chances are minimal, the situation is being monitored.