 List of minor planets: 542001–543000

The list of minor planets numbered from 542001 to 543000 is part of the larger catalog of minor planets maintained by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Minor planets, commonly known as asteroids, are celestial bodies that orbit the Sun but are not classified as comets or planets. This range includes various minor planets that have been discovered and given numbers following their discovery. Each minor planet is assigned a unique number, which reflects the order in which it was cataloged.