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They could be knocked out of orbit by being hit from a comet, or a 'rogue' asteroid that's not part of the asteroid belt.

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What is true about asteroids?

Asteroids are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. They vary in size, shape, and composition, and some have the potential to collide with Earth. NASA and other space agencies study asteroids to understand their origins and potential impact hazards.


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Apollo asteroids are a group of near-Earth asteroids with orbits that intersect with Earth's orbit. They are named after the first asteroid of this group discovered, 1862 Apollo. Some Apollo asteroids are classified as potentially hazardous asteroids due to their close approach to Earth.


Do comets orbit asteroids?

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Does a asteroid orbit the sun?

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What the asteroids are larger or smaller than planets?

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Do asteroids fall out of orbit?

Yes they do.


Do asteroids have a elliptical orbit?

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Are there any asteroids near Saturn?

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