Kosmos 482, a Soviet probe launched in 1972, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere this weekend. Intended for Venus, a malfunction left it in Earth orbit. While a complete burn-up is possible, experts believe the heat-shielded probe might survive re-entry, potentially impacting land or water. The impact zone is broad, spanning from Canada to South America, posing a small risk of property damage or injury.

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