Retired ISS Batteries Set to Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere

A 2.9-ton cargo pallet carrying old ISS batteries is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, with fragments likely to reach the ground.

A pallet containing nine used batteries from the ISS, weighing 2.6 metric tons, is due to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, with some parts expected to hit the ground.
The pallet was jettisoned from the ISS in March 2021, marking the end of a major battery upgrade mission.
Authorities have issued warnings, noting the low probability of debris causing injuries but advising against touching any fragments.
The re-entry window is predicted between March 8 and 9, with the exact location of re-entry difficult to pinpoint until closer to the event.
The disposal of the batteries was unplanned, resulting from a disrupted spacewalking schedule due to a Soyuz failure in 2018.