By Rajni Pandey | November 12, 2024
Scientists plan to place precise clocks on the moon, aiming to create a unique lunar time system for future missions.
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Seconds tick faster on the moon than on Earth due to weaker gravity, impacting accurate timekeeping for lunar activities.
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NASA and partners aim to set a consistent time scale for the moon, essential for global space collaboration.
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Accurate lunar time will help astronauts communicate, navigate, and coordinate tasks effectively on the moon.
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Time on the moon differs from Earth due to gravity and the moon’s unique day-night cycle, complicating time synchronization.
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A lunar network, LunaNet, will use synced clocks to help with lunar navigation and communication, like a “moon internet.”
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Scientists consider using atomic clocks on the moon for stable, precise timekeeping over extended missions.
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The lessons from lunar timekeeping will guide NASA as it plans for future missions deeper into the solar system.
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Creating lunar time is foundational for setting up long-term human presence on the moon, a crucial step in space exploration.
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