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USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Soviet spacecraft Cosmos 482 crashes without incident into Indian Ocean

Cosmos 482, launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1972 with a destination of Venus, malfunctioned and has been in Earth's orbit since.

UPI on MSN · 1h

Soviet-era spacecraft hits ocean after 50 years in orbit

A Soviet-area spacecraft that orbited Earth for more than 50 years crashed into the Indian Ocean on Saturday, Russian officials confirmed.

What to Know About The Soviet-Era Venus Spacecraft Plunging Back to Earth

Launched in 1972, the failed Venus probe has been stuck in Earth orbit ever since. Now it's hurtling back down to Earth.

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Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

The Russians indicated it came down over the Indian Ocean, but some experts were not so sure of the precise location.

Space.com on MSN1d

A failed Soviet Venus probe is expected to fall to Earth today, but when and where? Here's what we know

The Soviet Venus probe Kosmos 482 is expected to fall to Earth on May 10, but exactly when and where remains unknown.

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