China Unveils Most Detailed Moon Atlas to Date

The new geological atlas, a decade in the making, offers unprecedented detail of lunar features, aiding future exploration.

China's new moon atlas, created by over 100 researchers, features a detailed mapping of 12,341 craters and 81 basins.
The atlas, available in both Chinese and English, doubles the resolution of maps from the Apollo era.
It incorporates data from China's Chang'e missions and international lunar probes, enhancing our understanding of the moon's geology.
The detailed maps will support not only China's lunar ambitions but also international space exploration efforts.
China plans further missions, including a sample return from the moon's far side and the development of a lunar research base in the 2030s.