A Soviet Spacecraft Is About to Crash Back to Earth After Being Stuck in Orbit for 53 Years - Smithsonian Magazine

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2. This is why it's concerning

Most satellites burn up from the friction induced heat during re-entry. The Soviet-era landing module was designed to survive the intense heat and massive atmospheric pressure of Venus which has an enormously thick atmosphere compared to Earth’s. The other Venera lander that succeeded lasted almost an hour on the surface of Venus showing how tough these craft were designed. The piece that will de-orbit will probably reach Earth’s surface because it has such strong shielding. Additionally, its trajectory is unpredictable meaning that scientists have no idea where it will come down.

May 10th will be a good day to pay attention! This video explains far more clearly.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20272812