(2017 SL16)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), (2017 SL16) is a M-type (Metallic Nickel-Iron) body measuring between 17.4m and 38.91m in diameter. On 2026-10-19, it completes a cislunar approach at 65.53 Lunar Distances (25,200,605.4 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 5.08 km/s.
(2017 SL16) (JPL ID 3781897) is a M-type (Metallic Nickel-Iron) Near-Earth Asteroid spanning 17.4m–38.9m (mean 28.2m). On 2026-10-19, it transits Earth's cislunar surveillance sector at 65.529 Lunar Distances (25,200,605 km) with a relative velocity of 5.08 km/s and a theoretical kinetic energy reserve of 0.19 megatons TNT. Its well-constrained heliocentric ephemeris passes safely outside Earth capture corridors while serving as an orbital calibration target.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (38.91m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
(2017 SL16) (H = 25.9, Vmag ≈ 23.4) 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.
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3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is (2017 SL16) compared to city landmarks?
(2017 SL16) has an estimated diameter between 17.4m and 38.91m. At its upper-bound size of 38.91m, it stands 9% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 12% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
Will (2017 SL16) impact Earth during its 2026-10-19 approach?
No. NASA JPL Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) orbital solutions confirm (2017 SL16) will pass safely at a minimum distance of 65.53 Lunar Distances (25,200,605.4 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.
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