39552

39552 is the designation of a main - belt asteroid, a small celestial body located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 21, 2001, by the Lincoln Near - Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project. This asteroid orbits the Sun with an orbital period of approximately 3.95 years. Classified as an S - type asteroid, it is primarily composed of silicate - rich materials, which is typical for many stony asteroids in this region. Its orbital parameters include an eccentricity of about 0.16 and an inclination of roughly 3.5 degrees relative to the ecliptic. The study of 39552 helps astronomers understand the composition and dynamics of the asteroid belt, as well as the early history of the solar system.