USSR-launched spacecraft falls into Indian Ocean
RT - Daily newsSaturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:22:23 PM
A Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos-482, re-entered Earth's atmosphere after 53 years in orbit and crashed harmlessly into the Indian Ocean.
What This Means: This event highlights the long-term risks of space debris and the need for better tracking and mitigation strategies to prevent potential hazards from defunct satellites and spacecraft re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
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