Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. Analyse the impact of solar storms and space debris on satellites and various aspects of space safety. Suggest measures to contain and limit their adverse effects. (250 words).
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Republic World
Why the question:
European Space Agency’s (ESA) Director-General Josef Aschbacher, on April 12, inaugurated a new facility- Space Safety Centre- dedicated to monitoring space weather, potentially hazardous asteroids and space debris.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the harmful effects of solar storms and space debris and ways to avoid them.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by stating the what is a space debris and defining solar storm.
Body:
First, write about the impact of solar storms – electromagnetic radiation and charged particles spewed toward Earth can damage activated satellites. Astronauts and even infrastructure on Earth such as power grids too are prone to the threat.
Next, mention the threat posed by space debris to satellites especially to those in the lower earth orbits.
Next, write about international policy on space debris management needs to be put in place mainly to reduce the debris due to routine activity and also destructive testing should go through a rigorous regulation and taking responsibilities by countries who create the debris.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing measures for effective management of Space Debris and solar storms.
