This Space Object Was Lost for Decades But It Just Came Back

This Space Object Was Lost for Decades But It Just Came Back

Imagine something launched into space over 50 years ago — and now, it might have crashed back down to Earth without anyone noticing. This is the mystery of Kosmos 482, a spacecraft meant for Venus that’s been silently orbiting our planet since 1972. Now scientists believe one of its toughest parts — a reinforced landing capsule — has entered Earth’s atmosphere. But no one knows exactly where it is.

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