162173 Ryugu (1999 JU3)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), 162173 Ryugu (1999 JU3) is a Cg-type (Hydrated Carbonaceous) body measuring between 850m and 920m in diameter. On 2026-10-24, it completes a cislunar approach at 4.12 Lunar Distances (1,583,728 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 15.14 km/s.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (920m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
162173 Ryugu (1999 JU3) (H = 19.2, Vmag ≈ 10.6) is below consumer optical detection thresholds (requires ≥1000mm survey aperture); explore certified meteorite specimens[↗] or indoor optical projection instead.
Campo del Cielo Meteorite Specimen (Certified Iron-Nickel)
Authentic coarse octahedrite Group IAB iron-nickel meteorite fragment (92.9% Fe, 6.7% Ni) recovered from the Chaco crater field with certificate of authenticity.
Satin-black 5W warm-white LED optical glass lens planetarium projecting 60,000 stars and simulated meteor shower trajectories indoors.
3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is 162173 Ryugu (1999 JU3) compared to city landmarks?
162173 Ryugu (1999 JU3) has an estimated diameter between 850m and 920m. At its upper-bound size of 920m, it stands 208% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 279% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will 162173 Ryugu (1999 JU3) impact Earth during its 2026-10-24 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm 162173 Ryugu (1999 JU3) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 4.12 Lunar Distances (1,583,728 km). You can still simulate a hypothetical street-level impact in our 3D CesiumJS simulator.
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Authentic coarse octahedrite Group IAB iron-nickel meteorite fragment (92.9% Fe, 6.7% Ni) recovered from the Chaco crater field.
Low-read-noise Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS planetary and all-sky meteor bolide detection camera with 2.0μm pixels.