Old Soviet Venus descent craft nearing Earth reentry

A Soviet Venus probe, Cosmos 482, launched in 1972 but failed to leave Earth orbit, is approaching reentry. The spacecraft's lander module may survive reentry intact due to its design for Venus's atmosphere. Satellite tracker Ralf Vandebergh captured high-resolution images of the orbiting capsule, showing a compact ball-like structure with a possible parachute. Reentry is forecast for around May 10, with a 3.1-day margin of error. Experts are monitoring the situation closely due to this unique space debris.