28029

28029 is a minor planet located in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 18, 1998, by astronomers at the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program, an initiative aimed at identifying potentially hazardous asteroids and other near-Earth objects. The asteroid was given the provisional designation 1998 SX44 before being officially numbered and named.

28029 is classified as a main-belt asteroid, meaning it orbits the Sun primarily within the region between Mars and Jupiter. Its orbit has a semi-major axis of approximately 2.5 astronomical units (AU), taking roughly 3.9 years to complete one revolution around the Sun. The asteroid has a relatively circular orbit with a low inclination to the ecliptic plane, indicating a stable path with minimal deviation.

Little is known about the physical properties of 28029 due to its small size and distance from Earth. Estimates suggest it has a diameter of around 2 to 4 kilometers, though precise measurements remain uncertain. Its surface composition is likely similar to other carbonaceous or silicate-rich asteroids found in the main belt, but detailed spectroscopic observations have not been conducted.

28029 does not pose any known threat to Earth, as its orbit does not bring it close to our planet. It remains an unremarkable object in the broader context of the thousands of asteroids that populate the main belt. While not named after a specific person or mythological figure, it is cataloged among the many celestial bodies studied by astronomers to better understand the dynamics and composition of the solar system.