Asteroid · C-type near-Earth asteroid
Ryugu
(162173) Ryugu
- Type
- C-type near-Earth asteroid
Overview
Scientific overview
Ryugu is a c-type near-earth asteroid in orbit around The Sun.
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.
- NASA JPLJet Propulsion Laboratory / Solar System Dynamics
Orbital data, ephemerides, and small-body parameters for planets, asteroids, and comets.