ESA space junk collector reaches ISS for tests

The Removedebris satellite, developed with the European Space Agency, has reached the International Space Station. Weighing 100 kilograms, it features a harpoon and a net to manage space debris. The harpoon can push debris away from satellites, while the net captures debris to burn up upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. After deployment from the ISS, the satellite will perform tests using Cubesats as simulated debris.

Which organization collaborated with several companies to develop the Removedebris satellite?

• Roscosmos

• European Space Agency

• ISRO

• NASA

What is the primary purpose of the harpoon on the Removedebris satellite?

• To push space debris away from operational satellites

• To anchor the satellite to the ISS

• To measure the speed of space debris

• To collect samples from asteroids

How does the net on the Removedebris satellite function?

• It deflects debris away from the satellite

• It captures debris and returns it to Earth

• It wraps around debris and releases it to burn up in the atmosphere

• It stores debris for future analysis

What happens to the net after it captures space debris?

• It is cut loose to burn up in the atmosphere

• It is retrieved by astronauts

• It is left in space

• It is reused for another capture

What is the role of Cubesats in the testing phase of the Removedebris satellite?

• They collect data on space weather

• They provide power to the satellite

• They act as communication relays

• They simulate space debris for testing