A piece of a Soviet spacecraft, Cosmos 482, which malfunctioned during a Venus mission over 50 years ago, is expected to crash-land on Earth this week. While most of the object is likely to burn up in the atmosphere, there's a small chance the heat-shielded entry capsule could survive. The risk to people is considered minimal, about 1 in 25,000, according to experts. The potential landing zone spans a wide area, including land and ocean, between 52 degrees North and South latitude. Authorities urge against touching any debris if found, citing potential hazards.

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