# China unveils refined lunar map to support future exploration

https://mins.news/en/item/15709

- China News Service, 2026-08-07 01:26 UTC
- Science
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/news/sci-tech/2026-08-07/detail-ihfhziqh0065182.shtml

> A Chinese research team has completed an updated geological map covering the entire Moon. The Institute of Geology of the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences announced the achievement on Thursday. The map uses a scale of 1:5 million. The work is intended to support future exploration of the Moon.