A Soviet satellite may fall over Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
The old Soviet spacecraft "Kosmos-482," launched back in 1972, could leave orbit and fall to Earth between May 9-11. The probability of it falling on Uzbekistan's territory is assessed as extremely low - only 0.5%, however, Uzcosmos urges caution.
International services and Uzcosmos agency warn: from May 9 to 11, the "Cosmos-482" interplanetary probe, launched by the Soviet Union as part of the "Venus" program, may leave orbit. Due to the carrier rocket's failure, the spacecraft did not leave Earth's orbit and remained orbiting the planet for more than half a century.
Now, after 53 years, it can partially enter the atmosphere. Most of its elements will burn when it enters, however, there is a risk of the device falling to the ground - a titanium ball weighing about 500 kg. Even if there is a parachute, due to its long stay in space, it probably won't work. The expected falling speed can reach 500 km/h.
According to preliminary estimates, the zone of possible fall is the Asian region. The probability of the debris being found in Uzbekistan is between 0.3 and 0.5%. Nevertheless, Uzcosmos urges citizens to be vigilant and never touch the discovered fragments - they may contain hazardous chemical substances.
If suspicious objects are found, it is necessary to immediately notify the emergency services or local authorities.
Now, after 53 years, it can partially enter the atmosphere. Most of its elements will burn when it enters, however, there is a risk of the device falling to the ground - a titanium ball weighing about 500 kg. Even if there is a parachute, due to its long stay in space, it probably won't work. The expected falling speed can reach 500 km/h.
According to preliminary estimates, the zone of possible fall is the Asian region. The probability of the debris being found in Uzbekistan is between 0.3 and 0.5%. Nevertheless, Uzcosmos urges citizens to be vigilant and never touch the discovered fragments - they may contain hazardous chemical substances.
If suspicious objects are found, it is necessary to immediately notify the emergency services or local authorities.
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