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China publishes official Chinese names for places on the moon
Beijing, China - Starting with 468 out of more than 9000
China's Ministry of Civil Affairs has published the official Chinese names for places on the earth's moon, in a first attempt to eliminate confusion and to help the nation's lunar exploration efforts. The ministry published the Chinese names for 468 places and will publish more at a later date. The International Astronomical Union has given names to more than 9,000 places on the moon, said a ministry...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1120308
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency