#01 🌕⏰🔭 | coordinated lunar time. A directive by the White House to NASA with the goal of establishing a standardized time system for the Moon by the end of 2026 was given this week. This effort is in response to the anticipated increase in lunar missions from national agencies and private companies in the coming years, highlighting the need for a common reference frame to avoid potential confusion and navigation errors. The European Space Agency (ESA) had previously proposed the creation of a common time reference on the moon, underlining the international interest in such a system.
Week 14: 05 April 2024
Week 14: 05 April 2024
Week 14: 05 April 2024
#01 🌕⏰🔭 | coordinated lunar time. A directive by the White House to NASA with the goal of establishing a standardized time system for the Moon by the end of 2026 was given this week. This effort is in response to the anticipated increase in lunar missions from national agencies and private companies in the coming years, highlighting the need for a common reference frame to avoid potential confusion and navigation errors. The European Space Agency (ESA) had previously proposed the creation of a common time reference on the moon, underlining the international interest in such a system.