The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FLYPAST
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The straight part
We know that "near-miss space-wise" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case near-miss space-wise = flypast.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FLYPAST mean?
FLYPAST noun- A low-level flight of a ceremonial nature; a flyover (US)