Science and Technology
2022
Defence Technology India
Space Technology India
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
A.A hypersonic missile is launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space.
C.A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
D.A spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface.
B.A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions.
Correct Answer: Option C
The Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) is a warhead delivery system that utilizes a low Earth orbit.
The missile is placed into a stable orbit and then de-orbits just before reaching the intended target.
This approach makes it difficult to determine the target location until the warhead's final descent.
Hence option (c) is the correct answer.
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