Out-of-Control Soviet Satellite Kosmos 482 Expected to Crash Into Earth Today

Out-of-Control Soviet Satellite Kosmos 482 Expected to Crash Into Earth Today

An out-of-control Soviet satellite, Kosmos 482, is expected to fall back to Earth today, though scientists are uncertain about its exact landing spot. Originally intended for a mission to Venus, the half-ton spacecraft failed to reach the planet and is now predicted to re-enter Earth's atmosphere.

Experts have suggested that the satellite will most likely land over water or in a desolate region, with the chances of it hitting a populated area deemed "infinitesimally small."

 Despite global efforts by space debris trackers to predict its re-entry, uncertainty remains due to the spacecraft's age and the potential impact of solar activity.