14431447

14431447 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on February 14, 2005, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory. The asteroid is approximately 1.5 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 3.7 years. Its orbit is relatively stable, with a semi-major axis of 2.4 astronomical units (AU) and an eccentricity of 0.15. The asteroid's spectral type is classified as X, indicating a primitive composition, likely consisting of carbonaceous material. 14431447 is not considered a near-Earth object, as its orbit does not bring it close to Earth's path. The asteroid's name is derived from its provisional designation, which is based on the year and order of its discovery.