108074

108074 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 13, 1999, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, a collaborative effort between the United States Air Force, NASA, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The asteroid is designated 108074 by the Minor Planet Center, which is responsible for the identification and cataloging of minor planets.

108074 has an estimated diameter of approximately 1.5 kilometers, based on its absolute magnitude. Its orbit is relatively stable, with an orbital period of about 3.6 Earth years. The asteroid's semi-major axis is roughly 2.37 astronomical units (AU), and its eccentricity is around 0.15. The inclination of its orbit to the ecliptic plane is about 2.5 degrees.

The spectral classification of 108074 is S-type, indicating that it is composed primarily of silicate materials. This classification is based on its reflectance spectrum, which is characteristic of stony asteroids. The surface of 108074 is likely covered in a mixture of silicates and metals, similar to other S-type asteroids.

The asteroid's discovery and ongoing study contribute to our understanding of the asteroid belt and the formation of the solar system. By analyzing the composition and orbits of asteroids like 108074, scientists can gain insights into the early history of the solar system and the processes that shaped it.