Asteroid 2026-11-13 Identified as Likely Lost Soviet Spacecraft, Close Approach in 2028

An object currently 189 million miles from Earth is believed to be a lost Soviet spacecraft, with a trajectory bringing it to 32 million miles in 2028. The identification is based on orbital analysis and remains unconfirmed. This matters as it highlights space debris tracking and planetary defense coordination.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works