65803 Didymos (1996 GT)
Tracked by NASA JPL Near-Earth Object Web Service (NeoWs), 65803 Didymos (1996 GT) is a S body measuring between 780m and 780m in diameter. On 2062-10-20, it completes a cislunar approach at 19.32 Lunar Distances (7,427,558 km) with a relative heliocentric velocity of 5.14 km/s.
65803 Didymos (1996 GT) (JPL ID 65803) is a S Near-Earth Asteroid spanning 780.0m–780.0m (mean 780m). On 2062-10-20, it transits Earth's cislunar surveillance sector at 19.322 Lunar Distances (7,427,558 km) with a relative velocity of 5.14 km/s and a theoretical kinetic energy reserve of 2235.79 megatons TNT. Classified as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) due to its Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance (MOID <= 0.05 AU) and absolute magnitude (H <= 22.0), it remains under high-priority radar and optical astrometric tracking.
Exact Landmark Scale Comparison (780m)
Kinetic Impact Physics & Orbital Parameters
65803 Didymos (1996 GT) (H = 18.1, Vmag ≈ 12.9) is below consumer optical detection thresholds (requires ≥1000mm survey aperture); explore certified meteorite specimens[↗] or indoor optical projection instead.
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3D Ephemeris Trajectory Waypoints
Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQ)
How big is 65803 Didymos (1996 GT) compared to city landmarks?
65803 Didymos (1996 GT) has an estimated diameter between 780m and 780m. At its upper-bound size of 780m, it stands 176% as tall as the 443m Empire State Building in New York City and 236% of the 330m Eiffel Tower.
What does the stored 2062-10-20 close-approach estimate show?
This catalog snapshot lists a nominal miss distance of 19.32 Lunar Distances (7,427,558 km) for 65803 Didymos (1996 GT). 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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