Part of Soviet-era spacecraft to crash to Earth this weekend

The mysterious return of the Soviet-era Kosmos 482 spacecraft this weekend could bring global excitement or concern as its lander probe might survive Earth’s extreme atmospheric conditions. However, its precise landing location remains uncertain, spanning latitudes from 52 degrees north to south. While some components have already landed in New Zealand after launch and others survived re-entry, NASA expects the final stages between May 9th and 10th, though the exact spot could be anywhere due to limited radar coverage near the poles. Although the probe poses potential dangers, it’s more likely to impact water than land given Earth’s vast oceans.