107697

107697 is an asteroid that was discovered on October 24, 1999, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project. It is classified as a near-Earth object (NEO) and belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids. The Apollo group is known for its Earth-crossing orbits, which makes 107697 a potential Earth-crosser.

The asteroid has an estimated diameter of about 1.5 kilometers, making it relatively large compared to other NEOs. Its orbit has a semi-major axis of approximately 1.4 astronomical units (AU), with an eccentricity of about 0.4. This means that its orbit is moderately elliptical, and it comes close to the Sun at its perihelion.

107697 has a rotation period of about 2.7 hours, indicating a relatively fast spin. Its spectral type is classified as S-type, which suggests that it is composed of silicate materials, similar to the composition of the Earth's crust.

The asteroid's orbit brings it close to Earth, with a minimum orbital intersection distance (MOID) of about 0.04 AU. This proximity, combined with its size, makes 107697 a target of interest for further study, particularly in the context of planetary defense and the potential impact hazard it poses to Earth. However, as of current knowledge, there is no imminent threat of collision with Earth from this asteroid.