22323

22323 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on February 22, 1997, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, a collaborative effort between the United States Air Force, NASA, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The asteroid is designated as 22323 by the Minor Planet Center, which is responsible for the designation and cataloging of minor planets.

22323 has an estimated diameter of approximately 2.5 kilometers, based on its absolute magnitude. Its orbit is relatively stable, with an orbital period of about 3.5 years. The asteroid's semi-major axis is approximately 2.5 astronomical units (AU), and its eccentricity is around 0.15. The inclination of its orbit to the ecliptic plane is about 14 degrees.

The spectral classification of 22323 is S-type, indicating that it is composed primarily of silicate materials. This classification is based on its reflectance spectrum, which shows characteristic absorption features associated with silicate minerals. The surface of 22323 is likely to be rocky and may contain some metallic components.

As of the latest available data, 22323 does not have any known moons or companions. Its orbit does not intersect with that of any major planets, and it is not considered a potentially hazardous asteroid. The asteroid's designation and orbital parameters are regularly updated by the Minor Planet Center, which provides a comprehensive database of minor planets and their characteristics.