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Failed Soviet Venus lander Kosmos 482 crashes to Earth

A failed Soviet-era spacecraft likely crashed back to Earth overnight

The 50-plus-year-old spacecraft was trapped in Earth orbit for decades. Now, it has likely fallen back home, according to the European Space Agency.

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

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Failed Soviet Venus lander Kosmos 482 crashes to Earth after 53 years in orbit

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A Soviet spacecraft from 1972 is set to crash back to earth tonight. Here's what to know.

The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft known as Kosmos-482 in 1972, one of a series of Venus missions. But it never made it ...

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History Today: When Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe

On May 9, 1945, the Soviet Union celebrated Victory Day, marking the official end of World War II in Europe. This date ...

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