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Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the “Fractional Orbital Bombardment System” often talked about in media

Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the “Fractional Orbital Bombardment System” often talked about in media?

(a)

A hypersonic missile is launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space.

(b)

A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions.

(c)

A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.

(d)

A spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface.

Answer:

(c)

Factual

CA

Explanation

The Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) was developed by the USSR in 1960s to launch nuclear missiles from space.