M-type asteroids

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Main_Belt_Asteroids
gptkbp:archaeological_findings first identified in the 1800s
gptkbp:available_sizes from a few hundred meters to several hundred kilometers
gptkbp:average_temperature varies based on distance from the Sun
can reach extreme highs and lows
gptkbp:collaborations involves international space agencies
gptkbp:color generally grayish
gptkbp:community_engagement growing interest in asteroid mining
gptkbp:composed_of metallic materials
gptkbp:conservation_efforts not suitable for colonization
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:eccentricity can be high or low
gptkbp:education used in educational programs about space.
gptkbp:environment harsh space conditions
gptkbp:example gptkb:16_Psyche
over 100
gptkbp:field may have significant magnetic fields
gptkbp:formed formed in the early solar system
gptkbp:geological_formation theoretical studies on potential impacts
gptkbp:has_spectral_type classified as metallic
gptkbp:historical_event subject to impacts from other celestial bodies
gptkbp:historical_significance studied for insights into planetary formation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M-type asteroids
gptkbp:impact generally low compared to other types
gptkbp:is_essential_for potential mining targets
gptkbp:is_explored_in target for future space missions
considered for resource extraction missions
gptkbp:is_reflected_in moderate to high
gptkbp:is_visited_by planned missions to study composition
gptkbp:location main asteroid belt
gptkbp:natural_resources nickel and iron
may include silicates and sulfides
gptkbp:notable_features some have unusual shapes
gptkbp:orbital_period can vary widely
similar to other asteroids
varies from a few years to several decades
gptkbp:population higher than C-type asteroids
gptkbp:related_species distinct from C-type and S-type asteroids
gptkbp:relationship some have orbits that cross Earth's orbit
gptkbp:research studied using telescopes and spacecraft
used to understand solar system evolution
gptkbp:research_interest gptkb:NASA_missions
potential for understanding early solar system conditions
gptkbp:scientific_classification part of the broader asteroid classification system
one of the three main types of asteroids
gptkbp:size varies from small to large
gptkbp:surface cratered and rugged
gptkbp:weather_conditions none, as they lack significant atmospheres