Why Scientists Want To Send Clocks To The Moon
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12 November 2024
Scientists are planning to install ultra-precise clocks on the moon to establish a unique lunar time system for future missions
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Since a day on the lunar surface is around 56 microseconds shorter than an Earth day, scientists aim to develop a new “time scale”
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Time scale will accounts for these differences, where seconds tick slightly faster
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NASA intends to collaborate with international partners to design a reliable lunar time-tracking system
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This accurate lunar timekeeping will aid astronauts in communication, navigation, and task coordination on the moon
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Differences in gravity and the moon's unique day-night cycle make time synchronization with Earth challenging
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The lunar network, LunaNet, will use synced clocks to facilitate navigation and communication, much like an "internet for the moon"
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For precise, stable timekeeping on extended missions, scientists are considering atomic clocks
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Establishing lunar time is a critical step toward a lasting human presence on the moon, advancing space exploration significantly
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