A failed Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere around May 10 after more than 50 years in orbit.

Originally launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, it never left Earth orbit due to a rocket malfunction.

The half-ton capsule may survive reentry, though the risk to people is low, similar to that of being hit by a meteorite, the Associated Press has reported.

Experts say it could fall anywhere between 51.7° north and south latitude, but it will likely end up in the ocean.

Written by B.C. Begley