(2026 RK1)
Designation: 2026 RK1 | Estimated Size: 54.2 m
Physical Characteristics
| Primary Designation | 2026 RK1 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | (2026 RK1) |
| Estimated Diameter | 54.2 m (about 5 school buses) |
| Absolute Magnitude (H) | 24.082 |
| Total Encounters in Catalog | 1 |
Keplerian Orbit View
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Heliocentric Orbit Projection
True-scale heliocentric projection showing (2026 RK1) (blue ellipse) relative to Earth (cyan), Venus, and Mars orbits.
| Orbital Classification | APO (Near-Earth Object) |
|---|---|
| Semi-Major Axis (a) | 1.800 AU |
| Eccentricity (e) | 0.512 |
| Perihelion Distance (q) | 0.879 AU |
| Aphelion Distance (Q) | 2.720 AU |
| Orbital Period | 2.41 years |
| Orbital Inclination (i) | 7.4° |
| Potentially Hazardous Asteroid | No |
Earth Close-Approach Timeline
| Date (TDB) | Nominal Distance | Lunar Distances | Velocity | Inside Moon? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Sep-25 01:20 | 8,370,000 km | 21.8 LD | 10.2351280664564 km/s | No | View Encounter |