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Asteroids, also sometimes called minor planets, are rocky pieces left over from the formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago.

The naming of asteroids — which are also known as minor planets or small solar system bodies — is overseen by a group of professional astronomers, part of the International Astronomical Union.

China is also developing experimental technology aimed at mining asteroids and minor planets for natural resources.

The asteroid belt, which sits roughly between Mars and Jupiter, is filled with minor planets and asteroids.

Researchers are continuing to study the Kuiper belt, having recently discovered 139 minor planets past Neptune's orbit, giving credence to Witten's idea.