Space station dumps 2.9-ton battery pack to burn up in Earth's atmosphere after hardware upgrade

In two to four years, and there's no danger, NASA tells The Reg

The most massive chunk of junk yet was just ejected from the International Space Station - though, don't worry, the 2.9-ton crate containing old batteries shouldn't be too much of a nuisance. It is expected to harmlessly burn up in Earth's atmosphere two to four years from now....