A 1,000 Lb. Space Object Orbiting Earth Since 1972 Is Expected to Crash-Land in About a Week: Here's What to Know
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Toria Sheffield recently joined PEOPLE's editorial team. A former Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, launched in 1972, is set to reenter Earth's atmosphere. The spacecraft could potentially collide with a populated area, posing a significant risk due to its design.