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What is a small body in the Solar System?

A small body in the Solar System is any natural object other than the Sun, major planets, dwarf planets, and their moons. These small bodies include asteroids, comets, and meteoroid fragments.

What are the relics of Solar System bodies?

R. Schulz, in Treatise on Geophysics, 2007 Small solar system bodies, such as comets, asteroids, and TNOs, are believed to be relics of the formation of our planetary system.

Are moons considered small bodies?

Primarily for historical reasons, moons of the planets are not considered small bodies. However, many moons are asteroid-size or smaller, and some are probably captured asteroids or comet nuclei. Small bodies are found throughout the solar system, but most are concentrated in several regions.

Why do we study small planets & asteroids?

The study of minor planets, asteroids, comets, and interplanetary dust is crucial for understanding our Solar System's formation and evolution. These small bodies are not just remnants of the past; they hold vital information that can help us understand the origins of life and inform planetary defense strategies.

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