2009 KL35

Very small Outer Main-belt Asteroid

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Key Facts

Overview

2009 KL35 is a very small asteroid that orbits between Mars and Jupiter in the outer reaches of the main asteroid belt. NASA JPL has not classified 2009 KL35 as potentially hazardous because its orbit does not bring it close to Earth.

2009 KL35 orbits the sun every 3,500 days (9.58 years), coming as close as 1.76 AU and reaching as far as 7.27 AU from the sun. Based on its brightness and the way it reflects light, 2009 KL35 is probably between 0.359 to 0.802 kilometers in diameter, making it larger than 90% of asteroids but tiny compared to large asteroids, very roughly comparable in size to the U.S. Capitol building.

No Close Approaches

Orbital simulations conducted by NASA JPL's CNEOS do not show any close approaches to Earth.

Images and Observations

2009 KL35's orbit is determined by observations dating back to May 26, 2009. It was last officially observed on May 27, 2009. The IAU Minor Planet Center records 13 observations used to determine its orbit.

Accessibility and Exploration

This asteroid is not considered a viable target for human exploration by the NHATS study.

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Orbital Elements

  • Epoch: 2459400.5 JD
  • Semi-major axis: 4.513 AU
  • Eccentricity: 0.6111
  • Inclination: 13.91°
  • Longitude of Ascending Node: 59.25°
  • Argument of Periapsis: 96.05°
  • Mean Anomaly: 116.07°

Physical Characteristics

  • Diameter: ~0.463 km
  • Magnitude: 19.35

Derived Characteristics

  • Orbit Period: 3,500 days (9.58 years)
  • Avg. Orbit Speed: 14.03 km/s
  • Aphelion Distance: 7.27 AU
  • Perihelion Distance: 1.76 AU

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Size Rendering

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