Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media ?

Defines asteroids as rocky debris of varying size orbiting the Sun, establishing what a target would be.

A student could combine this with basic orbital-distance facts to judge whether a missile could realistically reach typical asteroid orbits for interception.

States most asteroids are found between Mars and Jupiter, clarifying typical asteroid orbital zones.

Use a simple solar-system map to compare those orbital distances with the range/altitude implied by 'hypersonic missile into space' to assess feasibility.

Describes that many asteroids have collided with terrestrial planets during the Late Heavy Bombardment, showing asteroids can intersect planetary paths.

Combine with orbital mechanics basics to consider whether an incoming asteroid would be in near-Earth space (more interceptable) or in main-belt orbits (farther, harder to reach).

Reinforces that asteroid impacts on Earth have occurred, indicating the practical problem such a system would aim to solve.

A student could infer that intercepting an Earth-bound asteroid requires timing and trajectory considerations beyond merely 'launching a missile into space.'

Notes existence of rocket launch infrastructure (sounding rockets launched from Thumba), showing national capability to send vehicles into near-space.

Extend by comparing the documented sounding-rocket role to the much greater requirements of reaching asteroid distances/orbital rendezvous to evaluate whether a hypersonic missile launch is analogous.