Kosmos 482 crashed into the Indian Ocean

A Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos 482, re-entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean after 53 years in orbit, according to Russia's space agency. The half-ton lander, designed for a Venus mission but failing to leave Earth's orbit in 1972, made an uncontrolled descent. Its titanium casing raised concerns about its survival during re-entry. The spacecraft's re-entry location was uncertain, with the US Space Command still analyzing data. The craft's long time in orbit and construction made it a notable event.