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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the project that ISRO has initiated to safeguard Indian space assets from debris and other harmful objects?
A
‘Project Space’
B
‘Project NETRA’
C
‘Project AASMAN’
D
‘Project DEBRIS’
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Significance of Project NETRA. This project will help ISRO safeguard the Indian satellites in space and is estimated to cost approximately Rs.

Detailed explanation-2: -About: ‘Project NETRA’ is an early warning system in space to detect debris and other hazards to Indian satellites. Once operational, it will give India its own capability in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) like the other space powers.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Project NETRA (Network for space object Tracking and Analysis)? Under the project, the ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities: connected radars, telescopes; data processing units and a control centre.

Detailed explanation-4: -Testing technology to clear out space junk The RemoveDEBRIS project is aimed at performing key active debris removal (ADR) technology tests in search of the best ways to clean up space. The RemoveDEBRIS project was developed by a consortium of companies that include Airbus.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gaganyaan project envisages demonstration of human spaceflight capability by launching crew of 3 members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3 days mission and bring them back safely to earth, by landing in Indian sea waters.

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