Kosmos 482's return being watched closely by experts
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- A Soviet spacecraft fragment from the 1972 Kosmos 482 mission may reenter Earth's atmosphere over parts of the U.S. and Mexico.
- The reentry is projected around 1:26 a.m. CST on May 10, with a potential impact zone spanning 52 degrees north and south latitude.
- The spacecraft's descent module, designed for Venus, has been orbiting Earth since its launch failure.
- Rice University experts are available to discuss topics like spacecraft reentry, AI in space tracking, and social impact of disasters.
- Patricia Reiff can explain orbital decay and reentry physics, while Patrick Hartigan discusses the probe's impact.
- Sanjoy Paul highlights AI's role in tracking space debris and predicting reentry paths.
- Anna Rhodes addresses disaster response and social inequality in affected communities.