China Reveals First Full Map of Lunar Surface

China's first full map of the moon's surface was revealed on November 12 in Beijing, more than a year after the launch of its first lunar probe, Chang'e-1.  It was the most complete image of the moon surface, and also the richest in detail, among similar pictures published in the world so far. 

Chang'e-1 has completed its one-year operation and scientific exploration, and this marked the successful completion of the country's first-phase moon mission while creating many records.   It is also announced that China planned to launch its second lunar probe, Chang'e-2, before the end of 2011. 

 (China IP News)

2013-07-17