Venus crater "Wang Zhenyi" was published in the official nomenclature in October 1994.
On October 1, 1994, the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature officially published the name "Wang Zhenyi" in its Venus nomenclature update. This formal recognition by the International Astronomical Union made her legacy part of the international naming scheme for planetary surface features. It represented a historical acknowledgment of her groundbreaking work in astronomy and mathematics, which challenged the traditional educational restrictions on women and influenced scientific approaches in 18th-century China. The official naming ensured her contributions were commemorated in the scientific field, setting an empowering example for women scientists worldwide.