144362

144362 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 October 1998, by astronomers of the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research at the Lincoln Laboratory's ETS near Socorro, New Mexico. The Minor Planet Center, operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, has credited the discovery to the Lincoln Laboratory's ETS team. The object is classified as a non-family asteroid in the background population, meaning it does not belong to any known asteroid family.

The semi-major axis of 144362's orbit is 3.16 astronomical units (AU), with an orbital period of approximately 5.65 years. Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.13 and an inclination of 16.6 degrees with respect to the ecliptic. The asteroid's observation arc begins with its official discovery observation at Socorro.

As of the latest data available, 144362 has not been named. The process of naming minor planets typically involves suggestions from the discoverers or the public, followed by approval by the International Astronomical Union. Until a name is assigned, the object is referred to by its provisional designation, 1998 UX19.