49063

49063 is a minor planet in the asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered on October 2, 1998, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) project, a collaborative effort between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory, NASA, and the U.S. Air Force. The asteroid is part of the Flora family, a group of asteroids that share similar orbital characteristics and spectral properties, indicating a common origin.

49063 has an estimated diameter of approximately 5 kilometers. Its orbit has a semi-major axis of about 2.2 astronomical units (AU), with an orbital period of roughly 3.3 years. The asteroid's orbit is moderately inclined at about 5 degrees to the ecliptic plane. Due to its relatively small size and stable orbit, 49063 poses no significant threat to Earth.

The asteroid's spectral classification is S-type, which suggests that it is composed primarily of silicate materials. This classification is consistent with the composition of the Flora family asteroids. The surface of 49063 is likely characterized by a mix of rocky and metallic minerals, typical of S-type asteroids.

49063 is not a target for any specific missions or studies at present. However, its classification and orbital characteristics make it an interesting subject for further astronomical research. The study of minor planets like 49063 contributes to our understanding of the formation and evolution of the solar system.