### Question
How is the term near-Earth asteroid defined?


### Answer
The term **near-Earth asteroid** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 30902* as the following:

> an asteroid with a perihelion distance of less than 1.3 Astronomical Units from the Sun

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 30902*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Administrative Provisions > CHAPTER 309-AWARDS**

