1998 KY26 is a near-Earth asteroid discovered on May 22, 1998. It belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids, which are known for their orbits that cross Earth's path. This small celestial body has an estimated diameter of about 30 meters. The asteroid orbits the Sun every 1.3 years and comes close to Earth during its journey. Due to its size and proximity, 1998 KY26 is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid, although it poses no immediate threat to our planet. Scientists study such asteroids to better understand their composition and behavior.