Key Facts

Overview

Asteroid 2010 NM1 is an object that orbits between Mars and Jupiter in the outer reaches of the main asteroid belt. NASA JPL has not classified 2010 NM1 as potentially hazardous because its orbit does not bring it close to Earth.

2010 NM1 orbits the sun every 3,210 days (8.79 years), coming as close as 2.29 AU and reaching as far as 6.22 AU from the sun.

No Close Approaches

2010 NM1's orbit is 1.30 AU from Earth's orbit at its closest point. This means that there is an extremely wide berth between this asteroid and Earth at all times.

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

Images and Observations

2010 NM1's orbit is determined by observations dating back to July 1, 2010. It was last officially observed on July 6, 2010. The IAU Minor Planet Center records 31 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: 2455381.5 JD
  • Semi-major axis: 4.257 AU
  • Eccentricity: 0.461
  • Inclination: 33.49°
  • Longitude of Ascending Node: 291.57°
  • Argument of Periapsis: 21.03°
  • Mean Anomaly: 12.34°

Physical Characteristics

Derived Characteristics

  • Orbit Period: 3,210 days (8.79 years)
  • Avg. Orbit Speed: 14.43 km/s
  • Aphelion Distance: 6.22 AU
  • Perihelion Distance: 2.29 AU

Orbit Simulation

Sky Map

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