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Soviet Kosmos 482 Probe Reenters Earth, Impact Confirmed in Indian Ocean

Roscosmos reports the 1972 Venus-bound spacecraft splashed down west of Middle Andaman Island, though U.S. Space Force offers conflicting analysis.

Soviet-Era Venus Probe Kosmos 482 Set for Uncontrolled Reentry Next Week

Soviet-Era Spacecraft Set for Uncontrolled Reentry After 53 Years in Orbit

Rising Space Debris Threatens Aircraft Safety Over High-Traffic Regions

Space Junk Poses Rising Threat to Air Travel Safety

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses Small Impact Risk for Earth in 2032

Suspected Space Debris Crashes in Kenyan Village, Investigation Underway

500kg Rocket Debris Crashes in Kenyan Village, Raising Space Safety Concerns

Intelsat 33e Satellite Breaks Up, Adding to Space Debris Concerns

Boeing-Made Satellite Disintegrates in Orbit, Creating Space Debris

Earth Captures Temporary 'Mini-Moon' 2024 PT5

Asteroid Deflection Mission Debris Could Reach Earth and Mars

Unexpected Comet Fragment Lights Up Iberian Skies

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower to Peak with Exceptional Brilliance

NASA Astronauts Lose $100k Tool Bag During Spacewalk, Now Visible from Earth