Asteroid science is the study of asteroids, which are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, as well as in other regions of the solar system. Scientists in this field study the physical characteristics of asteroids, such as their size, shape, composition, and rotation. They also investigate their origins and evolution, as well as their potential impact hazards on Earth. Researchers use a variety of tools and techniques, including telescopes, spacecraft missions, and computer models, to study asteroids and advance our understanding of these intriguing objects.