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'''{{mp|2003 SM|84}}''' is a sub-kilometer ], classified as ] of the ] orbiting between ] and ]. It was discovered in 2003. Its size and physical properties are uncertain. Its designated as an ] because it . '''{{mp|2003 SM|84}}''' is a sub-kilometer ], classified as ] of the ] orbiting between ] and ]. It was discovered in 2003. Its size and physical properties are uncertain. Its designated as an ] because it .


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== References == == References ==

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2003 SM84
Designations
MPC designation2003 SM84
Minor planet categoryNEO · Amor
Orbital characteristics 
Epoch 4 September 2017 (JD 2458000.5)
Uncertainty parameter 1
Observation arc12.21 yr (4,459 days)
Aphelion1.2176 AU
Perihelion1.0332 AU
Semi-major axis1.1254 AU
Eccentricity0.0819
Orbital period (sidereal)1.19 yr (436 days)
Mean anomaly322.32°
Mean motion0° 49 32.16 / day
Inclination2.7956°
Longitude of ascending node186.68°
Argument of perihelion87.373°
Earth MOID0.0520 AU · 20.3 LD
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude (H)22.7

2003 SM84 is a sub-kilometer asteroid, classified as near-Earth object of the Amor group orbiting between Earth and Mars. It was discovered in 2003. Its size and physical properties are uncertain. Its designated as an Amor asteroid because it .

2003 SM84 is being considered by the European Space Agency as a candidate target for the Don Quijote mission to study the effects of impacting a spacecraft into an asteroid.

References

  1. ^ "JPL Small-Body Database Browser: (2003 SM84)" (2009-09-18 last obs). Retrieved 11 April 2016.

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