Name | Eccentric, Close Approach |
Location | Inner solar system |
Composition | Igneous and metamorphic rocks |
Significance | Cultural impact • Scientific advancements • Technological breakthroughs |
Characteristics | Massive planetoid |
Effects on Earth | Minor environmental impact • Population center effects • Influence on space exploration • Advancing extraterrestrial resource extraction |
Inspired research | Astronomy • Physics • Materials science |
Year of close approach | 21st century |