162227

162227 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on 12 October 1999 by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) team at the Lincoln Laboratory's Experimental Test Site near Socorro, New Mexico. The asteroid is approximately 2.5 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of about 3.6 Earth years. Its orbit is moderately eccentric and inclined, with an average distance from the Sun of 2.38 astronomical units (AU). The asteroid's spectral type is classified as X, indicating a primitive composition, likely rich in carbonaceous materials. 162227 has not been observed to have any moons or significant physical features. Its designation in the Minor Planet Center's database is 162227 (1999 TY12).