Read, Watch or Listen

A Soviet-era spacecraft, Cosmos 482, launched in 1972, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere around May 10. The Virtual Telescope Project will attempt to livestream the event, starting May 8 at 11:40 p.m. EDT. The uncontrolled reentry makes observation challenging, but if successful, viewers may witness a bright meteor-like streak. Due to its durable construction, some parts might survive re-entry and land on Earth.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.