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There are three internationally standardized designations for minor planets, which are assigned by the Minor Planet Center (MPC). In order of assignment, these are:An initial provisional designation, for all announced discoveries, that reflects the date of discovery;
a permanent designation: a catalog number assigned sequentially once the object has a securely determined orbit; and, for a little under 2% of objects,
a proper name.
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