class of near-Earth asteroids

generate a one-sentence description for a given conceptual class.
# Response Format
Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the conceptional class]"

Class: class of near-Earth asteroids

A class of near-Earth asteroids consists of small rocky bodies whose orbits bring them into close proximity with Earth's orbit, posing potential impact risks and offering opportunities for scientific study and resource utilization.