# If something is "dropped" from ISS altitude, do we need to worry about it burning up on re-entry

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**Post date:** [November 3, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-something-is-dropped-from-iss-altitude-do-we-need-to-worry-about-it-burning-up-on-re-entry/1024514/7 "2025-11-03T03:43:52Z")

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> [@Chronos](#):
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> Way to avoid answering the question.

I did answer the question regarding terminal speed and burning up, but since you want to take issue with everything I say for some reason, [here’s a thread for you to stop beating around and just spew out whatever your issue is with me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-problem-chronos/1024519).

Stranger

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