15955

15955 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, discovered on 16 October 1998 by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) team. It is approximately 5 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 4.3 years. The asteroid's semi-major axis is 2.6 astronomical units (AU), and its eccentricity is 0.15. Its orbit is inclined at an angle of 14.4 degrees to the ecliptic. 15955 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, meaning it orbits between Mars and Jupiter. As of now, no moons have been discovered orbiting 15955. The asteroid's spectral type is unknown, but it is likely a C-type asteroid, which are carbonaceous and typically found in the outer regions of the asteroid belt. The asteroid's rotation period is approximately 5.5 hours. 15955 has not been visited by any spacecraft, and its surface features are not well understood. However, it is an interesting object for study due to its location in the asteroid belt and its potential to provide insights into the early solar system.