NEO-1
2021 MAY 10
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Why in news?
- A Chinese space mining start-up launched Neo-1, a satellite that can scoop up space debri.
About the robot:
- The NEO-01 is robot prototype that can scoop up debris left behind by other spacecraft with a big net.
- It will also peer into deep space to observe small celestial bodies.
- The 30kg robot was developed by Shenzhen-based Origin Space will pave the way for future technologies capable of mining on asteroids.
- NEO-01 will use a net to capture debris and then burn it with its electric propulsion system.
- Origin Space plans to launch dozens of space telescopes and more spacecraft to achieve the first commercial mining of asteroids by 2045.
Prelims Question:
NEO-1 is a satellite recently launched from which country?
(a)Russia
(b)USA
(c)France
(d)China
Answer to Prelims question
