Marco Leinbrock

Marco Leinbrock is a Dutch space scientist known for his expertise in tracking space debris and analyzing the risks associated with defunct spacecraft re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. Recently, he has been in the news for his insights regarding the imminent re-entry of the Soviet spacecraft Cosmos 482, which was launched in 1972 but never made it to its intended destination of Venus. Leinbrock has predicted that the spacecraft will re-enter the atmosphere around May 10, 2023, and has provided a reassuring perspective on the minimal risks posed to people and property from such events, comparing it to the likelihood of being struck by lightning.