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Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System"?

UPSC · 2022 · Environment & Science & Technology
Question:
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System"?

Options

A hypersonic missile is launched into space to counter an asteroid.
A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbits.
A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target.
A spacecraft moves along a comet and places a probe on it.
Answer: A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target.

Explanation:
The Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) places a weapon into low Earth orbit, allowing it to strike targets from unexpected directions before re-entry.

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