| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10701538 | Icarus | 2012 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The Earth constantly captures (releases) small objects from (to) the NEO population. ⺠We construct a steady-state model of the Earth's temporary satellites. ⺠At any given time there is at least one one-meter-diameter object orbiting the Earth. ⺠The average satellite makes about 3 revolutions around the Earth in 9 months. ⺠Our results agree with Earth's single verified temporary satellite known to date.
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Authors
Mikael Granvik, Jeremie Vaubaillon, Robert Jedicke,