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Failed Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth tonight, but when and where? Here's what we know
By Brett Tingley published
The Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth on May 10, but exactly when and where remains unknown.

A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth, and an astronomer will attempt to catch it on camera on May 9
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Virtual Telescope Project aims to observe the anticipated reentry of the former Soviet Union's Cosmos 482 spacecraft as it plunges toward Earth during a live webcast on May 9.

What the Soviet Venus Probe's fiery fall to Earth might look like: These past space junk crashes offer clues
By Josh Dinner published
Recent sighting of spacecraft and debris burning through the atmosphere during their plummet back to Earth offer some clues as to what the reentry of a failed Soviet Venus lander might look like.

US Space Force test fires thrusters for moon surveillance spacecraft
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Space Force tested a new propulsion system designed for satellites that will keep tabs on spacecraft and other objects near the moon.

Satellites show 28 US cities are sinking, including NYC and Chicago: 'Infrastructure can be silently compromised'
By Stefanie Waldek published
"Even slight downward shifts in land can significantly compromise the structural integrity of buildings, roads, bridges, and railways over time."

Astronaut Scott Kelly joins 'Mission Dry,' stars in Goodnites campaign film
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Astronauts are helping to destigmatize a childhood experience by pointing out the similarities between what some kids wear to bed and what explorers wear into space.

Europe's space agency weighs fallout from proposed NASA budget cuts that could threaten joint missions
By Andrew Jones published
The European Space Agency is assessing how proposed cuts to NASA's budget could impact it as major cooperative missions face the threat of cancellation.

India delays 1st Gaganyaan astronaut launch to 2027
By Josh Dinner published
India now plans to launch astronauts to Earth orbit for the first time no sooner than 2027, after completing a series of uncrewed flight tests slated to begin later this year.
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