Countries gear up to create lunar standard time amid global race on Moon
International space agencies are meeting in Paris to establish a unified lunar time standard to support future moon missions and base construction. Because time passes faster on the Moon due to lower gravity, precise synchronization is required for navigation and robotic operations.
Why it matters
Standardizing lunar time is essential for the success of upcoming international lunar exploration and the operation of permanent moon bases.
TOKYO - Countries are gearing up to establish a unified lunar time standard, with a key international conference in Paris in October set to take up the issue amid a global race to establish a presence on the Moon.
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