Creation of a Lunar Time Zone for the Moon

SOURCE npr.org
The Biden Administration is calling on NASA to create a moon-based time standard called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) to ensure the success of future multinational missions to the moon. This new time zone is necessary due to the difference in time passing on the moon compared to Earth, which could create problems for space flight if not addressed.

Key Points

  • Biden Administration calls for creation of a moon-based time standard due to time difference between moon and Earth
  • The new time zone, Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC), is crucial for international collaboration on the moon
  • An ensemble of clocks deployed to the moon might be used to set the new time standard

Pros

  • Ensures success of future multinational missions to the moon
  • Addresses the time difference between the moon and Earth for precision in space flight

Cons

  • Requires international agreements for implementation