Topic: indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Q6. Examine the technological basis of orbital sunlight reflection systems. Assess their potential developmental applications. Analyse the environmental concerns associated with their large-scale deployment. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question
Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital sunlight reflection technology has brought space-based environmental intervention, commercial space activities and sustainable space governance.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires explaining the technological basis of orbital sunlight reflection systems, followed by assessing their developmental applications. It also requires analysing the environmental concerns arising from their large-scale deployment.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Introduce the emergence of orbital sunlight reflection technology as a new frontier in commercial space technology and environmental intervention.
Body
- Technological basis: Briefly explain the underlying technology and working principle of orbital sunlight reflection systems.
- Developmental applications: Mention the major developmental sectors where such technology could be beneficial.
- Environmental concerns: Analyse the ecological, human health, scientific and governance challenges associated with large-scale deployment.
Conclusion
Conclude by emphasising the need to balance space innovation with environmental sustainability through robust global governance and the precautionary approach.
