Question

Which among the following statements are true about Zero Debris Charter?

(a) Zero Debris Charter is an initiative taken by NASA to achieving debris-neutral space activities by 2030.

(b) Twelve nations signed the Zero Debris charter on 22nd May 2024

(c) India is the eight nation which signed this charter

(d) The vast majority of orbital debris comes from just three countries namely Russia, China and America

• A. (a), (b), (d) only
• B. (a), (c) only
• C. (b), (d) only
• D. (b), (c) only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. (b), (d) only

(a) Zero Debris Charter is an initiative taken by NASA to achieving debris-neutral space activities by 2030.

• False. The Zero Debris Charter was initiated by ESA (European Space Agency), not NASA.

(b) Twelve nations signed the Zero Debris charter on 22nd May 2024.

• True. On 22 May 2024, 12 countries signed the charter at an ESA-led Ministerial Meeting.

(c) India is the eight nation which signed this charter.

• False. India has not signed the Zero Debris Charter as of the initial 12 signatories.

(d) The vast majority of orbital debris comes from just three countries namely Russia, China and America.

• True in terms of major debris events (e.g., Russian ASAT test 2021, Chinese ASAT test 2007, and US & Soviet-era debris).

So, (b) and (d) are correct.

Correct option: (C) (b), (d) only