为金星发射的Kosmos 482号航天器定于5月10日左右重返地球大气层。 Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482, launched for Venus, set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere around May 10.

1972年为一次金星飞行任务发射的苏维埃时代航天器预计将于5月10日左右重新进入不受控制的地球大气层。 A Soviet-era spacecraft, launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere uncontrolled around May 10. 被称为Kosmos 482的半吨航天器在火箭故障后绕地球轨道运行了53年。 Known as Kosmos 482, the half-ton spacecraft has been orbiting Earth for 53 years after a rocket malfunction. 由于其设计能抵御金星大气层,它有可能在重返大气层后存活下来,尽管其降落伞和热屏蔽的功能尚不确定。 It could potentially survive re-entry due to its design to withstand Venus' atmosphere, though its parachute and heat shield's functionality are uncertain. 重返地点未知,但由于地球的供水范围,该地点很可能在海洋上空。 The re-entry location is unknown but likely to be over an ocean due to Earth's water coverage.