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Asteroid characterization is the study of the physical and chemical properties of asteroids in our solar system. This research area focuses on determining the size, shape, composition, rotation, and surface features of asteroids through various observational and analytical techniques, such as spectroscopy, radar imaging, and in situ exploration missions. Understanding the characteristics of asteroids is important for studying the history and evolution of the solar system, assessing potential hazards posed by near-Earth asteroids, and planning future asteroid exploration missions.