The discovery of 1982 DB, the most accessible asteroid known

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Jan 1984

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Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 57, Jan. 1984, p. 42-47. Research supported by the World Space Foundation and Planetary Society.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Apollo Asteroids, Comets, Orbital Elements, Return To Earth Space Flight, Asteroids, Discovery, Apollo Asteroids, Dutoit 2-Hartley, Comets, Astronomy, Observations, 1982 Db, Earth Crossers, Distance, Mission Planning, Mission Description, 1980 Aa

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A small Apollo object was found while photographing the split comet DuToit 2-Hartley on February 27/28, 1982. Designated 1982 DB, this earth-crossing asteroid passed the earth at a distance of 4.08 million km about 1 month prior to its discovery. Asteroid 1982 DB has been determined to be the most accessible near-earth minor planet known. It provides many excellent opportunities for rendezvous and sample return missions, and a rare dual rendezvous mission with 1980 AA as the second target. For a mission to be realized, opportunities to observe 1982 DB during future apparitions must be taken.

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