NEOCam: Proposed space-based infrared telescope
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about NEOCam?
1. It is a proposed space-based infrared telescope.
2. It will survey the Solar System for potentially hazardous asteroids.- Published on 11 Jan 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- NEOCam would survey from the Earth–Sun L1 Lagrange point, allowing it to look close to the Sun and see objects inside Earth's orbit.
- On 30 September 2015, NASA's Discovery Program selected NEOCam along with other four mission concepts for refinement during the next year.
- Each mission received $3 million for a one-year study.
- The winner will be chosen in September 2016, and must be ready to launch by the end of 2021.
- NEOCam would be the successor of NEOWISE mission.
