202415

202415 is a minor planet in the outer region of the asteroid belt, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 16, 1960, by the Indiana Asteroid Program at Goethe Link Observatory in Brooklyn, Indiana. The asteroid is classified as a C-type, indicating it has a carbonaceous composition, which is common among asteroids in the outer belt. Its spectral characteristics suggest that it may contain organic compounds, making it of interest to scientists studying the early solar system and the origins of life on Earth. The asteroid has an estimated diameter of approximately 10 kilometers and completes one orbit around the Sun every 4.5 Earth years. Its orbit is relatively stable, with a semi-major axis of about 2.7 astronomical units and an eccentricity of 0.1. The rotational period of 202415 is not well-determined, but it is believed to be relatively slow, typical for asteroids of its size. Due to its carbonaceous nature and potential organic content, 202415 is a target of interest for future space missions aimed at studying the composition of asteroids and the early solar system.