The banks of the Dead Sea are the lowest point on dry land but not the deepest point on Earth's surface. That distinction ...

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Among them were lungfish—an ancient group of lobe-finned fish that are closely related to the first animals that eventually ...

Splashdowns during the re-entry of astronauts from space may seem like the obvious choice for a gentle return to Earth. But the decision between water and landings goes far deeper than just comfort.

A chunk of the Martian surface that made an unlikely voyage to Earth will be available to the highest bidder at Sotheby's auction in New York.

Kosmos 482 was launched with a parachute, but given the age of the probe, it is unlikely to work properly as it enters Earth's atmosphere. If the spacecraft does crash on land, people should avoid ...

Given its orbit, the spacecraft could land anywhere between latitude 52 degrees north and 52 degrees south, Langbroek wrote in a blog post.That represents a vast area, including the United States ...

When and where the spacecraft will land though, remains unknown to officials. Here's what to know about Cosmos 482 and its return to Earth. When will Cosmos 482 return to Earth?