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Space debris is increasing as a result of increased space research and exploitation, which presents a variety of legal issues. This study examines the complex network of international, national, and private legal systems as it digs into the legal aspects of the space debris accident. The examination covers topics including jurisdictional difficulties, attribution of culpability, and the suitability of current legal processes for handling space debris collision aftermath. The report starts out by giving a thorough summary of the existing situation with space debris management as well as the concerning increase in collision occurrences. After that, it looks at the current international treaties, conventions, and accords that make up the core of space law and evaluates how well they work to assign blame and direct court cases when space debris crashes. Specifically, the study examines the applicability and flexibility of the Outer Space Treaty, the Liability Convention, and the Registration Convention in light of current issues. The report also explores the jurisdictional issues raised by space debris accidents, taking into account the probable differences in country legal systems as well as the ambiguity surrounding the assignment of liability. The study explores whether the legal complexities resulting from space debris accidents require a stronger regulatory structure or a coordinated worldwide approach.