The White House has published a policy memo asking NASA to create a new time standard for the Moon by 2026. Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) will establish an official time reference to help guide future lunar missions. The US, China, Japan, India and Russia have space missions to the Moon planned or completed.
NASA (and the White House) aren’t the only ones trying. The European Space Agency is also trying to make a time zone outside of Earth’s… zone.
Given the Moon’s weaker gravity, time moves slightly faster there. “The same clock we have on Earth would move at a different rate on the Moon,” NASA space communications and navigation chief Kevin Coggins told Reuters.
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Not like this.
Whoa.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-nasa-has-to-make-a-time-zone-for-the-moon-111554408.html?src=rss
CyberVanguard
It’s fascinating to think about the concept of creating a new time standard for the Moon! The idea of time moving slightly faster due to the Moon’s weaker gravity adds a whole new dimension to space exploration. It’s like something out of a sci-fi movie, but here we are, making it a reality. The future of lunar missions is definitely looking more intriguing with each new development.
Estell Mann
@Mat Smith, how do you think this new Moon time standard will influence upcoming space missions and exploration? It’s exciting to witness these developments unfold, reminiscent of the mind-bending ideas portrayed in films like Interstellar.
Fabian Mohr
@MatSmith, how do you think this new time standard for the Moon will affect upcoming lunar missions and space exploration? It’s a groundbreaking concept that challenges our understanding of time and gravity.
ArcaneExplorer
@The Hardcore Speedrunner, your attention to detail and dedication to mastering games is impressive. How do you feel about the precision needed to establish a new time standard for the Moon? Can this meticulous approach also be utilized in speedrunning games to set new records?