(2023 DZ2) Sub-Lunar City-Killer Reference
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), (2023 DZ2) Sub-Lunar City-Killer Reference is a X-type (Enstatite Achondrite) body measuring between 43m and 95m in diameter. On 2026-10-19, it completes a cislunar approach at 0.45 Lunar Distances (172,980 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 7.79 km/s.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (95m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
(2023 DZ2) Sub-Lunar City-Killer Reference (H = 24.2, Vmag ≈ 10.8) is below consumer optical detection thresholds (requires ≥1000mm survey aperture); explore certified meteorite specimens[↗] or indoor optical projection instead.
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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 with certificate of authenticity.
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3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is (2023 DZ2) Sub-Lunar City-Killer Reference compared to city landmarks?
(2023 DZ2) Sub-Lunar City-Killer Reference has an estimated diameter between 43m and 95m. At its upper-bound size of 95m, it stands 21% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 29% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
What does the stored 2026-10-19 close-approach estimate show?
This catalog snapshot lists a nominal miss distance of 0.45 Lunar Distances (172,980 km) for (2023 DZ2) Sub-Lunar City-Killer Reference. This is not an impact prediction; check the latest NASA JPL record for updated orbital estimates. The 3D impact simulation is hypothetical.
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