Asteroid origins is a research area that focuses on understanding the formation and evolution of asteroids in our solar system. This field seeks to uncover the mechanisms that led to the creation of these rocky bodies, which range in size from small boulders to large planetoids. Scientists study the composition, structure, and dynamics of asteroids to gain insights into their origins, including whether they are remnants from the early solar system or formed through collisions and disruptions of larger bodies. By studying asteroid origins, researchers hope to piece together the history of our solar system and gain a better understanding of the processes that have shaped it over billions of years.