(2026 SA8)
Designation: 2026 SA8 | Estimated Size: 6.66 m
Physical Characteristics
| Primary Designation | 2026 SA8 |
|---|---|
| Full Name | (2026 SA8) |
| Estimated Diameter | 6.66 m (0.555 times the size of a school bus) |
| Absolute Magnitude (H) | 28.634 |
| Total Encounters in Catalog | 1 |
Keplerian Orbit View
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Heliocentric Orbit Projection
True-scale heliocentric projection showing (2026 SA8) (blue ellipse) relative to Earth (cyan), Venus, and Mars orbits.
| Orbital Classification | APO (Near-Earth Object) |
|---|---|
| Semi-Major Axis (a) | 1.070 AU |
| Eccentricity (e) | 0.231 |
| Perihelion Distance (q) | 0.818 AU |
| Aphelion Distance (Q) | 1.310 AU |
| Orbital Period | 1.11 years |
| Orbital Inclination (i) | 1.9° |
| Potentially Hazardous Asteroid | No |
Earth Close-Approach Timeline
| Date (TDB) | Nominal Distance | Lunar Distances | Velocity | Inside Moon? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Sep-28 06:45 | 380,000 km | 0.988 LD | 6.61131689150686 km/s | Yes | View Encounter |