S-type asteroids

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vesta_asteroid_family
gptkbp:atmosphere gptkb:none
gptkbp:available_sizes from a few hundred meters to several kilometers
gptkbp:body_style irregular
gptkbp:color reddish to gray
gptkbp:composed_of silicate minerals
metallic iron
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:19th_century
telescopic observation
gptkbp:elevation influenced by Jupiter's gravity
gptkbp:example gptkb:101955_Bennu
gptkb:243_Ida
gptkb:433_Eros
gptkb:162173_Ryugu
gptkb:951_Gaspra
gptkbp:formed from the early solar system
gptkbp:future_plans none known
mining resources
gptkbp:has_spectral_type S-type
gptkbp:historical_significance first asteroids discovered
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label S-type asteroids
gptkbp:impact low
gptkbp:is_essential_for source of metals
gptkbp:is_explored_in by spacecraft
gptkbp:is_reflected_in higher than C-type asteroids
gptkbp:lighting moderate
gptkbp:location inner asteroid belt
gptkbp:mechanics can create meteor showers
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Hayabusa2
OSIRIS-R Ex
gptkbp:notable_feature metallic core
silicate mantle
gptkbp:number hundreds known
gptkbp:orbital_inclination varies
gptkbp:orbital_period varies
mostly between Mars and Jupiter
gptkbp:population higher than C-type asteroids
gptkbp:research studied for planetary formation
gptkbp:research_areas planetary defense
space resource utilization
gptkbp:research_focus asteroid mining technology
gptkbp:research_interest for understanding solar system history
gptkbp:scientific_classification based on spectral properties
gptkbp:size varies
gptkbp:surface craters
ridges
contains pyroxene
contains olivine