Cosmos-482

Cosmos-482 was a Soviet Venus probe that failed to escape low Earth orbit.

Launched on March 31, 1972, Cosmos-482 was intended to be part of the Soviet Venera program, aiming to land on Venus. However, it failed to achieve the necessary trajectory and remained in a parking orbit around Earth. After 53 years, the descent craft is predicted to reenter Earth's atmosphere, marking the end of its mission.