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If you have a sample size of 0 and a backup plan of "crash and burn", it does make sense to be extra careful with the preparation.
I prefer my backup plans to include "halt and catch fire"
"halt" might be difficult in orbit.
This implies that catching fire is easy while in orbit with minimal, if any, atmosphere.
Interesting take.
It's not that hard. You just have to lose a little bit of speed, enough for re-entry, and there's your fire.