"Close Call: Russian Satellite Narrowly Avoids Collision with US Spacecraft Despite NASA's Efforts"

NASA's TIMED spacecraft narrowly avoided a collision with a defunct Russian satellite in low Earth orbit, highlighting the growing concern over space debris and the potential for catastrophic collisions. The incident raised fears of a Kessler syndrome scenario, where a cascade of debris could threaten other objects in orbit. With the increasing number of satellites and space junk, scientists are exploring solutions such as laser blasting and robotic cleanup missions, while calling for new rules to hold satellite-launching entities responsible for managing space litter.