Space observers warned that the capsule sent within the scope of the Venera program could hit the earth by entering the atmosphere around 10 May. Dutch Satellite Tracking Specialist Marco Langbroek said that the capsule could fall to the ground with a meteor -like effect.
Lanbroek, “an extraordinary re -entry will take place in about two weeks. A 53 -year -old landing capsule, a unsuccessful Soviet Venera task was stuck in the orbit of the world,” he said.
According to Independent; The capsule has managed to remain in orbit to date. However, it is said to be fully likely to burn when entering the world atmosphere because it is produced as resistant to the Venus atmosphere due to its design.
Langbroek said that the capsule has a parachute system, but it is not known whether this system is still working. “If he survives the entrance again, he will hit the ground hard,” he said.
Can have similar effects with meteor hitting
The spacecraft, which weighs about 1 meter in diameter and weighs 500 kilograms, can enter the atmosphere at a speed of 250 kilometers per hour. According to experts, this may have similar effects to a meteor hit.
Langbroek noted that the risk is not high, but cannot be completely ignored. “Re -entry can take place at any point between 52 north and 52 southern latitudes due to a 51.7 degree orbit slope.”
This means that the end can fall to the ground in a large geography from the United Kingdom to New Zealand.
Experts continue to follow to determine exactly when and where the capsule will fall. According to the current models, the entry is expected to be between 9-10 May 2025. However, the uncertainty will decrease as the moment of entry approaches, but it is difficult to provide certainty even on the day, ”he said.
