3 ms·Since it hasn't entered the atmosphere to any meaningful degree, asteroid?by Angostura 8y agoSince it hasn't entered the atmosphere to any meaningful degree, asteroid?perlgeek 8y agoI think the distinction between asteroid and meteorite is size, not whether they touch the earth atmosphere.Angostura 8y agoA meteorite hits the ground, a meteor glows in the atmosphere, an asteroid orbits the sun.