(2017 RJ15)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), (2017 RJ15) is a S-type (Silicate Stony) body measuring between 113.38m and 253.54m in diameter. On 2026-10-26, it completes a cislunar approach at 98.45 Lunar Distances (37,859,887.2 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 8.63 km/s.
(2017 RJ15) (JPL ID 3781448) is a S-type (Silicate Stony) Near-Earth Asteroid spanning 113.4m–253.5m (mean 183.5m). On 2026-10-26, it transits Earth's cislunar surveillance sector at 98.447 Lunar Distances (37,859,887 km) with a relative velocity of 8.63 km/s and a theoretical kinetic energy reserve of 81.97 megatons TNT. Its well-constrained heliocentric ephemeris passes safely outside Earth capture corridors while serving as an orbital calibration target.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (253.54m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
(2017 RJ15) (H = 21.9, Vmag ≈ 20.3) 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 (2017 RJ15) compared to city landmarks?
(2017 RJ15) has an estimated diameter between 113.38m and 253.54m. At its upper-bound size of 253.54m, it stands 57% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 77% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will (2017 RJ15) impact Earth during its 2026-10-26 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm (2017 RJ15) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 98.45 Lunar Distances (37,859,887.2 km). You can still simulate a hypothetical street-level impact in our 3D CesiumJS simulator.
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