Cosmos 482: The Soviet Venus Probe That Never Arrived (And What It Left Behind)
Humankind’s quest to explore the cosmos is paved with triumphs and tragedies. While the successes are celebrated, the failures often provide invaluable lessons and intriguing mysteries. Among these forgotten chapters of space exploration is the story of Cosmos four hundred eighty-two, a Soviet Venus probe launched in nineteen seventy-two that tragically failed to reach its … Read more
