A lost spacecraft is approaching to crash in Britain on May 10th.

After more than half a century since its launch in the 1970s as part of the ambitious Soviet program "Venera" dedicated to studying the planet Venus, the Soviet space capsule "Cosmos 482" is making headlines again, this time due to the possibility of its uncontrolled reentry into Earth's atmosphere. The spacecraft, which failed to complete its original mission due to a technical malfunction during the second stage of launch, has been orbiting Earth since 1972. According to British scientists and the "Daily Mirror" newspaper, the 495kg spacecraft is entering a critical phase, expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere on May 10, 2025. This return process will be entirely uncontrolled, meaning scientists cannot predict accurately where or when it will crash, causing concern among space agencies and organizations monitoring outer space. Fears are rising due to the nature of the spacecraft designed to withstand harsh conditions on Venus, making parts of it capable of surviving the friction heat upon reentry, possibly reaching Earth's surface without completely burning up. Predictions suggest a wide area of potential impact between 52 degrees north and south latitude, putting populated areas like southern England and parts of Wales at risk. While experts reassure that the likelihood of causing significant damage or human injuries remains low, the scenario of space debris falling on populated areas remains a possibility, highlighting the growing issue of space debris orbiting Earth and threatening the planet's safety with the increasing global space activity. Recent images of the spacecraft taken by astronomers show remnants of a parachute believed to be part of the landing system, which may have dispersed earlier but is not expected to play a role in slowing down the descent now, as it is believed to have burned up or lost its function. The European Space Agency (ESA) is monitoring the situation closely, awaiting a more precise determination of the date and location of the crash, while the world remains in anticipation of the fate of one of the oldest space objects still floating in space since the peak of the Cold War.