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China releases first high-definition geological atlas of the Moon

China released its first high-definition geological atlas of the moon on Thursday, a compilation that provides basic mapping data for future lunar exploration and research.

China releases first high-definition geological atlas of the Moon
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06:57 - 21/04/24 por Lusa

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The publication is available in Chinese and English and has a scale of 1:2.5 million, said the Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

"This atlas is of great importance to study the evolution of the Moon, choose the best place for a future lunar research station and employ resources. It can also help to better understand the Earth and other planets of the solar system like Mars," said scientist and academic Ouyang Ziyuan, quoted by the Chinese state news agency Xinhua.

The researcher from the Institute of Geochemistry Liu Jianzhong recalled that the geological maps of the Moon published in the era of the American Apollo missions have not been updated and continue to be used in research in this field.

"With the progress in lunar geological studies, these old maps no longer meet the needs of future research and exploration," added Liu.

In recent years, Beijing has invested heavily in the space program, having managed to carry out several lunar missions and build its own space station.

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