7 h. ago Where failed Soviet spacecraft hit as it crashed back to Earth after 53 years in space

Komos 482 has finally come home after a lengthy stay in Earth's orbit

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52 h. ago Russian aircraft Kosmos 482 may have just crashed on Earth, according to experts

The spacecraft was originally made to land on Venus, and was launched 53 years ago.

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60 h. ago When Soviet spacecraft is due to crash back to Earth today after 50 years in space

The European Space Agency has updated its predictions for when Kosmos 482 will crash back down to Earth today

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2 d. ago The Guardian view on the impact of Trump’s film tariffs: a disaster movie waiting to happen | Editorial

The US president’s proposed levies will badly hit the UK industry just as it is recovering from a series of blowsBarbieland, the Emerald City and a galaxy far, far away were all built – at least in part – at film studios just outside London. Now the UK film industry has come crashing down to earth with Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on all movies “produced in foreign lands”. “Hollywood is being destroyed,” Mr Trump announced, like an action hero on a mission. “Other nations have stolen our movie industry.” In the UK the news was met with warnings that the British film sector would be “wiped out” by such a “knock-out blow”. Brian Cox, the Succession star, called the proposed tariffs “an absolute disaster”. Roll the opening credits.Mr Trump has a point. New instalments of Marvel’s Avengers and Spider-Man are filming around London this summer. No wonder the president wants “MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!” The UK’s generous tax incentives, skills base and state-of-the-art ...

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3 d. ago Soviet spacecraft set to hit Earth this weekend after 53 years in space

The half-ton spacecraft is expected to impact over water

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3 d. ago Where doomed Soviet spacecraft could strike tomorrow as it crashes back into Earth

Kosmos 482, a doomed Soviet spacecraft, is set to return to Earth in an 'uncontrolled reentry' after 50 years in space

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4 d. ago What we know about the Soviet spacecraft returning to Earth this week

As the last remnant of the Soviet Venus program left in Earth’s orbit, Kosmos 482 is not your average piece of space junk

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4 d. ago Soviet satellite Kosmos 482 due to crash into Earth this week – what is the probe and where could it hit?

A failed Soviet spacecraft is hurtling back to Earth, but where will it land?

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4 d. ago Map reveals where 500kg Soviet spacecraft might hit as it crashes back to Earth this week

Kosmos 482 is due to crash (or splash) back down to Earth this week – and some of the UK lies in its impact zone

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4 d. ago Soviet satellite to crash to Earth on Sunday and could hit Wales

The Kosmos-482 has been stranded in orbit since 1972

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4 d. ago Soviet spacecraft to crash into Earth on Sunday morning – and it could hit UK

Scientists have drawn up a potential impact zone for Soviet spacecraft Cosmos-482, which is set to crash into Earth on Sunday morning, and it includes parts of the UK

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4 d. ago What we know about the Soviet spacecraft that will return to Earth this week

As the last remnant of the Soviet Venus program left in Earth’s orbit, Kosmos 482 is not your average piece of space junk

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5 d. ago Soviet spacecraft expected to crash land on Earth in just days. Here’s what to know

The spacecraft malfunctioned on its way to Venus more than 50 years ago. There’s a ‘not-trivial chance’ it could damage property, and a ‘small chance’ it could hurt someone as it falls back to Earth, astronomer warns

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1 week ago Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, crashes back to earth as IPL wonderkid follows ton with duck

Rajasthan Royals batter lasts just two balls in latest innings Suryavanshi had hit 35-ball century three days earlierIndia may have fallen for their 14-year-old cricket hero, but young Vaibhav Suryavanshi just looked like any dejected schoolboy might after he crashed straight back down to earth in Jaipur.In front of the Rajasthan Royals fans and with the nation’s billion eyes upon him on Thursday after his head-turning century just three days earlier, Suryavanshi strode to the crease to lead the chase of Mumbai Indians’ 217-2, dreaming of his next conjuring act. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scientist reveals just how likely it is that someone will be KILLED by out

It's been floating above our planet for more than 50 years. But a satellite operated by the Soviets is finally set to crash back down to Earth next week.

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1 week ago Failed Soviet satellite hurtling towards Earth may hit like a meteorite, tracker warns

Space probe was designed for Venus landing but never made it out of Earth orbit

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