26638

26638 is an astronomical object, specifically an asteroid. It was discovered on January 25, 1998, by the Near Earth Asteroid Tracking program (NEAT). NEAT was a project funded by NASA to discover and track asteroids that might pose a threat to Earth.

This particular asteroid belongs to the main belt of asteroids, which is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The main asteroid belt is populated by millions of rocky bodies, ranging in size from dust grains to dwarf planets. Asteroids in this region are remnants from the early formation of the solar system, approximately 4.6 billion years ago.

The orbital period of 26638 is approximately 3.5 years, meaning it takes about that long to complete one revolution around the Sun. Its orbit is characterized by certain semi-major axis, eccentricity, and inclination values that place it within the main belt. Scientists classify asteroids based on their spectral properties, which indicate their surface composition. While specific compositional details for 26638 may be available in astronomical databases, it is generally considered a typical main-belt asteroid. Its size and exact composition are subjects of ongoing astronomical observation and research.