Question: Which country has launched a robot prototype named as NEO-01 to clear Space Debris?
(a) China
(b) United States
(c) Russia
(d) European Union
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- China has launched a robot prototype named as ‘NEO-01’ that is capable of clearing space debris left behind by other spacecraft.
- The robot prototype will then burn it using its electric propulsion system.
- NEO-01 was launched in the Earth’s low orbit by Long March 6 rocket.
- The prototype weighs 30kg and has been developed by Shenzhen-based space mining start-up ‘Origin Space’.
- NEO-01 will also peer into deep space to observe small celestial bodies.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay