Q. Consider the following statements regarding Space Debris:
1.The majority of space junk is concentrated in High Earth Orbit (HEO) to avoid atmospheric drag.
2.Kessler Syndrome refers to a runaway chain reaction where collisions between objects in orbit create more debris, leading to further collisions.
3.Space debris includes both defunct large satellites and tiny fragments like paint flecks.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect; most debris is found in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), below 2,000 km.
- Statements 2 and 3 are correct descriptions of the nature and cascading risks of space junk.
