A new time zone for the Moon? NASA white paper reveals timekeeping, navigation and comms plans
While operations on the Moon currently rely on Earth time, lunar time could soon be introduced as the frequency of missions goes up.
NASA, as well as its industry and international partners, are currently engaged in a space race with China to establish a sustained presence on the Moon. While much of what China aims to achieve besides its broad exploration goals remains under wraps... [5066 chars]
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- Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 10:54 am IST
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