392017

392017 is a minor planet located in the outer region of the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on February 22, 1981, by American astronomer Schelte J. Bus at the Siding Spring Observatory in New South Wales, Australia. The asteroid was later named after the 1981 film *Raiders of the Lost Ark*, which was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Harrison Ford. The name was chosen to honor the film's cultural impact and its connection to adventure and exploration, themes that resonate with the discovery of new celestial objects.

392017 has an estimated diameter of approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) and follows a moderately inclined orbit with a period of about 5.1 Earth years. Its surface composition is likely similar to other carbonaceous chondrite asteroids, suggesting it may contain organic compounds and silicates. Due to its relatively small size and distance from Earth, it is not classified as a potentially hazardous object.

The asteroid is part of a larger group of objects studied by astronomers to better understand the formation and evolution of the solar system. Observations of 392017 and similar bodies provide insights into the early conditions of the solar system, including the distribution of materials and the processes that shaped planetary development. While it is not frequently studied, its discovery contributes to the broader catalog of known asteroids and aids in mapping the structure of the asteroid belt.

No missions or detailed studies have been conducted specifically on 392017, but it remains an object of interest for astronomers studying the dynamics and composition of the outer asteroid belt. Its designation follows the conventions of the Minor Planet Center, where asteroids are numbered sequentially upon confirmation of their orbits.