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Break-ups of derelict satellites are a major source of space debris. The CleanSat programme of ESA’s Clean Space initiative includes work on ‘passivation’ to reduce the risk of propellant tanks or batteries triggering break-ups if overheated or overcharged.
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ESA / Marianne Tricot (Ecole Estienne Paris)