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Space Debris — Mains Questions

Updated 19 Oct 2026
Q1150 words / 10 marks

Distinguish passivation, end-of-mission disposal and active debris removal. Why should they not be treated as interchangeable measures?

Q2250 words / 15 marks

Space debris management combines a physical risk with a coordination problem. Discuss, using current reporting and India’s debris-free mission commitment as examples.