"Germany Monitors Minimal Risk of Uncontrolled ISS Debris Reentry"

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"Germany Monitors Minimal Risk of Uncontrolled ISS Debris Reentry"
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Germany is on alert for debris from the International Space Station, with reports suggesting it could land in the country. The space junk, a 2.6-ton battery pack, detached from the ISS three years ago, is expected to burn up as it enters the Earth's atmosphere, posing an "unlikely" risk to Germany. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have crisis measures in place, with a low probability of the debris landing on German soil.

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