A defunct Soviet-era spacecraft, Kosmos-482, is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere uncontrolled after spending 53 years in orbit due to a rocket malfunction. While the prospect of a large object falling back to Earth may seem alarming, experts assure that the risk of injury is extremely remote, with most space debris burning up harmlessly upon re-entry. Predictions for the spacecraft's landing location vary, with estimates ranging from Africa to Australia, North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The half-ton landing capsule, designed for Venus, is expected to survive re-entry and could land anywhere within a wide latitude range.
Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/half-ton-soviet-spacecraft-crash-earth-dont-panic-rcna205595