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ISS Discards 2.6-Ton Payload of Batteries Toward Earth

In an effort to manage space debris, the International Space Station has expelled nearly 2.6 tons of spent batteries, expected to disintegrate upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.

Discovered 2024-03-08T05:43:53.796652-08:00 | 2024-03-08T05:43:53.796652-08:00

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