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 by Staff Writers Beijing (XNA) Jun 10, 2022
China has released a new geologic map of the Moon on a scale of 1:2,500,000, the first one in the world, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Chinese scientists from the Institute of Geochemistry of the CAS and other research institutes and universities have created the map based on data from the country's Chang'e project and other data and research findings from international organizations. The map includes 12,341 impact craters, 81 impact basins, 17 rock types, and 14 types of structures, providing important basic information for scientific research, exploration planning, and landing site selection of the Moon. The map is available in both Chinese and English, in paper and electronic versions. It was published in the journal Science Bulletin.
Research Report:The 1:2,500,000-scale geologic map of the global moon
France Signs Artemis Accords as French Space Agency Marks Milestone Washington DC (SPX) Jun 09, 2022 France is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, affirming its commitment to sustainable space exploration that follows a common set of principles promoting beneficial use of space for all of humanity. Philippe Baptiste, president of the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) - the French space agency - signed the document during an event hosted by the Ambassador of France to the United States, Philippe Etienne. The signing took place prior to a CNES 60th anniversary celebration. ... read more
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