Chinese researchers creatively established an updated lunar geological time scale, objectively depicting the geological evolution of the moon, and clearly showing the characteristics of lunar ...

The world’s first high-definition geologic atlas of the whole Moon on a scale of 1:2.5 million was officially unveiled on April 21. The atlas, both in Chinese and English, includes the Geologic ...

Based on the perspective of lunar dynamic evolution, Chinese researchers creatively established an updated lunar geological time scale, objectively depicting the geological evolution of the moon, and ...

CAS lunar scientist Ouyang Ziyuan said in a statement: The geologic atlas is of great significance for studying the evolution of the Moon, selecting the site for a future lunar research station ...

More information: Petr Brož et al, LUnar Geology Orbiter concept to study lunar Irregular Mare Patches and lava tubes from orbit, Acta Astronautica (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.04.066 ...

That pivotal, lunar dust-stirring moment signaled the beginning of humanity’s endeavors to explore the moon, and some scientists now suggest it was also the start of a new geological epoch ...