"NASA's Mission: Establishing a Standard Time for the Moon"
TL;DR
The Biden Administration has called on NASA to create a time zone for the moon, as time passes slightly faster there compared to Earth, which could cause issues for space missions. The proposed Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) aims to ensure success for multinational missions to the moon and would require international agreements. This move is seen as crucial for establishing international collaboration in space travel and ensuring peaceful use of the moon.
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