Deepening asteroid dynamics in the new era of observations: the project MONASTER (MONitoring ASTERoids)

Studying the long term orbital evolution of a small body is a quite difficult task because of multiple plane- tary encounters and non-gravitational forces. However, the precise computation and propagation of an asteroid orbit is essential, not only for scientific purpose, but also for planetary defense. Here we present the Italian project MONASTER (MONitoring ASTERoids) dealing with asteroid dynamics and impacts predictions. The project, established thanks to Italian Space Agency fund- ing, started December 5th, 2022 and it will last three years; it aims to develop innovative mathematical models and algorithms to face the new era of observations and discoveries of minor planets. This paper will briefly de- scribe the structure of the project and a research work that perfectly fits the spirit of the MONASTER project (deal- ing with tools for imminent impactors) will be shown and discussed.