China publishes high-definition lunar geologic atlas, providing comprehensive maps for lunar study and resource utilization.

China has published the world's first high-definition lunar geologic atlas, providing a comprehensive set of maps with a scale of 1:2.5 million. The atlas, available in Chinese and English, includes the Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe and the Map Quadrangles of the Geologic Atlas of the Moon. The atlas is significant for understanding the evolution of the moon, selecting sites for future lunar research stations, and utilizing lunar resources, as well as aiding in the study of Earth and other planets within the solar system, such as Mars.

April 21, 2024
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