Event Brief
Kosmos 482 reentered after 53 years in Earth orbit
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Kosmos 482, launched for Venus in 1972, remained in Earth orbit for 53 years before reentering in May 2025.
WHO: Kosmos 482 (Soviet Union Venera program probe)
WHAT: The Kosmos 482 descent capsule reentered Earth’s atmosphere after 53 years in a highly elliptical Earth orbit.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
WHERE: Indian Ocean
WHY: Cause not yet established.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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