Solar Survey

The operational branch of the United Planets.

Solar Survey's primary function is the placement and maintenance of asteroid detectors and the deflection of any incoming asteroids. Solar Survey is also employed on various scientific fact finding missions.

It was a Solar Survey vessel, the Endeavor, which intercepted Rama in 2031 AD.

From Rendezvous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke

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