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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has launched a robot prototype named ‘NEO-01’ to clear space debris?
A
United States
B
China
C
Russia
D
Israel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: NEO 01 is a robot, launched by a Chinese space mining start-up into low Earth orbit. It has been launched on an experimental basis to remove the space debris. The robot has been launched using China’s Long March 6 rocket.

Detailed explanation-2: -The NEO-01, developed by Nanjing-based Origin Space Technology Co, which claims to be the first Chinese company dedicated to exploring and utilizing space resources, was launched on a Long March 6 rocket for space debris removal and asteroids mining experiments in deep space in April 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chinese companies are also focusing on the issue. Origin Space, a space-mining start-up based in Shenzhen, last year launched a prototype of a robot that can snag space debris with a large net. The greatest need for cleanup soon could be China’s.

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