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Soviet Rocket Crashes to Earth

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The Soviet-era rocket Kosmos 482 has reportedly crashed back to Earth, according to Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet, which cites the news agency TT. The exact location of the crash remains unclear, as stated by the European Union's Space Surveillance Office. The rocket had been out of control in space for over five decades.

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The post is accurate. The Soviet-era rocket Kosmos 482 has indeed crashed back to Earth after 53 years in orbit, as reported by multiple news outlets, including Aftonbladet and Fox News. The exact crash location remains unclear, aligning with statements from the European Union's Space Surveillance Office.

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