4007 is a natural number with distinctive mathematical properties. It is categorized as a safe prime, which is a prime number p such that (p-1)/2 is also a prime. For 4007, the calculation (4007-1)/2 yields 2003, which is indeed another prime number. This characteristic places 4007 within an interesting subset of prime numbers studied in number theory.
The number 4007 is also the designation for Asteroid 4007, a minor planet residing in the inner regions of the main asteroid belt. This celestial body's precise orbital mechanics contribute to our understanding of the Solar System.