Computer friendly list of bodies in the asteroid belt?

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Start date Jul 16, 2017
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Asteroid Belt bodies Computer List Programming

In summary, the asteroid belt is a region of our solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, primarily made up of small, rocky bodies called asteroids. It contains millions of bodies ranging in size from tiny pebbles to large objects over 600 miles in diameter. A computer friendly list of these bodies is important for easier analysis and identification of potential hazards for spacecrafts and future space missions. The list is compiled through ground-based observations and data from space missions, particularly NASA's NEOWISE mission. There are plans for future space missions to explore the asteroid belt, including NASA's Lucy mission in 2021 and the European Space Agency's mission in the 2020s.

Jul 16, 2017

madsmh

Is there a computer friendly list with the known bodies in the Solar System astroid belt, that contains their physical properties, position and velocities?

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Jul 16, 2017

Bandersnatch

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Try the links listed here:
http://tdc-www.harvard.edu/astro.data.html
under the 'Solar System Data' section. The first one (JPL) will probably do the job.

1. What is the asteroid belt?

The asteroid belt is a region of our solar system located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It is primarily made up of small, rocky bodies called asteroids.

2. How many bodies are in the asteroid belt?

There are millions of bodies in the asteroid belt, ranging in size from tiny pebbles to large objects over 600 miles in diameter.

3. Why is a computer friendly list of bodies in the asteroid belt important?

A computer friendly list allows for easier and more efficient analysis of the bodies in the asteroid belt. It also helps in identifying potential hazards for spacecrafts and future space missions.

4. How is the list of bodies in the asteroid belt compiled?

The list is compiled through a combination of ground-based observations and data from space missions. NASA's NEOWISE mission has been instrumental in creating a comprehensive catalog of asteroids in the belt.

5. Are there any known plans to explore the asteroid belt in the future?

Yes, there are plans for future space missions to explore the asteroid belt. NASA's Lucy mission, set to launch in 2021, will study six different asteroids in the belt. The European Space Agency also has plans for a mission to the asteroid belt in the 2020s.