A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth, and an astronomer will attempt to catch it on camera on May 8
08-05-2025 22:00 via space.com

A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth, and an astronomer will attempt to catch it on camera on May 8

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.
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