Space Debris and Satellite Collision Quiz

Where was the first successful anti-satellite test conducted by India?

• Chandipur

• Abdul Kalam island

• Sriharikota

• Pokhran

What was the name of the military satellite that was intercepted during the anti-satellite test?

• RISAT-1

• Cartosat-2

• Microsat-R

• INSAT-4A

What is the main source of spatial data on space debris?

• Space telescopes

• Ground-based radar

• Astronaut observations

• Satellite cameras

What is the main purpose of the Whipple shield used on the ISS?

• To create a force field

• To absorb debris impact

• To vaporize debris on impact

• To reflect debris away

What is the probability of a collision between any satellite and a piece of debris over 1 centimeter in size in a single year after China's anti-satellite missile test in 2007?

• 5-10%

• 25-33%

• 50-60%

• 70-80%

What is the main concern for the occupants of the International Space Station in terms of space debris?

• Large debris impacts

• Debris vaporization

• Debris radar detection

• Small debris impacts

What is the main factor considered by mission control when assessing the risk of collision for the ISS?

• All of the above

• Debris direction

• Debris speed

• Debris size

What action must the ISS take if there is a greater than one in ten thousand risk of collision with space debris?

• Use thrusters for acceleration

• Alter the station's orientation

• Perform avoidance maneuvers

• All of the above

What is the primary method used by the ISS to avoid collision with space debris?

• Deploying a force field

• Using laser beams to vaporize debris

• Performing evasive maneuvers

• Shutting down all systems temporarily

What is the role of ground-based radar in monitoring space debris?

• Tracking debris trajectory

• Destroying debris with targeted missiles

• Communicating with the ISS to alter its course

• Providing real-time images of debris