Consider the following statements regarding Low Earth Orbit (LEO): 1. Low Earth Orbit extends roughly from 160 km to 2,000 km above the Earth's surface and is widely used for communication and Earth observation satellites. 2. Under the Outer Space Treaty, countries can claim sovereign ownership over specific orbital shells in LEO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Low Earth Orbit (LEO):
1.Low Earth Orbit extends roughly from 160 km to 2,000 km above the Earth’s surface and is widely used for communication and Earth observation satellites.
2.Under the Outer Space Treaty, countries can claim sovereign ownership over specific orbital shells in LEO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the 1967 Outer Space Treaty prohibits national appropriation or ownership of outer space and orbital regions.

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