NASA spacecraft and Russian satellite near collision in low-Earth orbit

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NASA spacecraft and Russian satellite narrowly avoid collision in low-Earth orbit, highlighting growing concerns about space debris and potential dangers to space exploration.

Key Points

  • NASA spacecraft and Russian satellite passed dangerously close to each other in low-Earth orbit
  • Concerns about space debris and potential collisions with objects in space
  • NASA's TIMED science mission studies sun's effects on Earth's atmosphere

Pros

  • Successful monitoring and avoidance of potential collision between two non-maneuverable spacecraft
  • Continued functioning of NASA's TIMED science mission

Cons

  • Growing concerns about space debris in low-Earth orbit and potential risks to space exploration