UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2022
Question 44 of 57Science
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the “Fractional Orbital Bombardment System” often talked about in the media?
AA hypersonic missile is launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space.
BA spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions.
CA missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
DA spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface
Correct Answer
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Explanation
11 words hidden ... a weapon into a fractional or partial Earth orbit and then deorbiting it over a target. It is a strategic ... 8 words hidden