15035010

15035010 is the designation assigned by the Minor Planet Center to a minor planet located in the near‑Earth region. The number was assigned after the object was confirmed as a distinct object on 28 March 2021 during the survey conducted by the Catalina Sky Survey.

The asteroid was first observed on 12 April 2020 by the Pan‑STARRS telescope in Haleakala, Hawaii. Its provisional designation was 2020 FR12. Subsequent observations allowed for the determination of its precise orbit, leading to its numbered designation 15035010.

Orbit and classification are typical of Apollo‑type asteroids. The semi‑major axis is 1.12 astronomical units, the eccentricity is 0.32, and the orbital period is 1.19 years. It crosses Earth’s orbit at a minimum distance of 0.09 astronomical units, placing it in the potentially hazardous asteroid category. The inclination relative to the ecliptic is 4.3 degrees.

Physical characteristics derived from photometric measurements indicate a diameter of approximately 430 meters, assuming an albedo of 0.20. Observations in the near‑infrared suggest a silicate‑rich composition, similar to S‑type asteroids. Rotation period measurements from lightcurve analysis suggest a relatively rapid spin of 4.6 hours.

The asteroid has been observed by several ground‑based telescopes, including the Lowell Observatory’s Discovery Channel Telescope and the European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope. Radar observations conducted at the Arecibo Observatory provided insights into its shape and surface structure, confirming a somewhat elongated form with a radar albedo of 0.12.

Research on 15035010 contributes to the broader understanding of the dynamical evolution of near‑Earth objects. Its orbital parameters and physical characteristics help refine models of asteroid thermal evolution and Yarkovsky drift. The object remains a target for future observational campaigns aiming to improve orbit determinations and assess potential mitigation strategies.