Phys.org Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit Astrobitica May 11, 2025 (Last updated: May 11, 2025) 1 minute read A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: I went to STARMUS La Palma for science and music — I came back in loveNext: New Mexico’s Spaceport America looks up and into the future Related Stories Phys.org Astronomers catch hot birth of galaxy cluster more than 11 billion light-years away Astrobitica August 19, 2026 Phys.org Mars attacks: How much dust from the red planet is safe to breathe? Astrobitica August 18, 2026 Phys.org NASA’s LRO images Falcon 9 crater on moon, learns new details Astrobitica August 18, 2026