Space Junk Falls: Kosmos 482's Wild Ride

Imagine your old phone orbiting the Earth for 53 years, then finally crash-landing in the ocean. That’s basically what happened with Kosmos 482, a Soviet Venus lander that missed its target in 1972 and just re-entered Earth’s atmosphere. No one was hurt, but it’s a wake-up call: with thousands of satellites up there (and more coming), falling space junk could soon be more than just a cool story for your next coffee break. #SpaceJunk #Kosmos482 #CoffeeBreak #MoneyLifehacks #SpaceNews #Business