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Soviet spacecraft crashes into Earth 53 years after its failed mission to Venus
Launched in 1972 by the Soviet Union, the spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 was part of a series of missions bound for Venus.
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Armored Venus lander crashes to Earth after 53 years in orbit
A potentially destructive Soviet Venus lander that was lost in space for over half a century has reentered the Earth's ...
NASA reveals Earth’s ‘twin’ planet is more active than we thought
NASA researchers have discovered evidence of tectonic activity on Venus by re-examining decades-old radar data. The findings ...
Venus Lander Launched 53 Years Ago Crashes Back Into Earth, Astronomer Shares Picture
Kosmos 482 was launched in March 1972 as part of the Soviet Venera program to explore Venus from the surface. A launch mishap ...
Lost Soviet-era Cosmos-482 returns to Earth after 53 years in space
It’s not every day that a space relic comes home. But this week, a forgotten Soviet spacecraft finally ended its long wait.
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Failed Soviet Probe Plunges Back to Earth After 53 Years Stuck in Orbit
A spacecraft that got stuck in Earth orbit after a failed attempt to travel to Venus more than 50 years ago has finally returned to Earth.
Where failed Soviet spacecraft hit as it crashed back to Earth after 53 years in space
A failed Soviet spacecraft has crashed back down to Earth during an 'uncontrolled re-entry' after being stuck in space for 53 ...
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Soviet spacecraft crashes into Indian Ocean after more that 50 years in orbit
Russia's space agency says a Soviet spacecraft fell back to Earth Saturday morning over the Indian Ocean. It was originally headed to Venus, but instead spent more than 50 years orbiting Earth.
Where out-of-control spacecraft that has 'probably crashed' could have landed
That out-of-control spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 has 'probably crashed' by now, and experts think they know where it could ...