求翻译：这颗编号为18550的小行星是国家天文台位于河北省兴隆县的观测基地于1997年1月9日发现的。这一天正是茅以升先生的诞辰日。为了纪念茅以升为我国桥梁工程建设和科技、教育、科普事业做出的杰出贡献，国家天文台向国际小行星中心申请将其永久命名为"茅以升星"。是什么意思？

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The number of 18,550 of the asteroids is a National Observatory is located in Hebei Xinglong observation bases on January 9, 1997 discovered. This is a day that is highest in the birth date. In order to commemorate Mao to rise to my bridge-building and technology, education, financial and business m

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This numbered 18550 asteroid is Xinglong Observatory, National Astronomical Observatory is located in Hebei province, was discovered on January 9, 1997. This day is the birthday of Mao Yisheng,. To commemorate Mao Yisheng, bridge engineering construction and made outstanding achievements in science

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