"White House Sets Deadline for NASA to Establish Lunar Time Standard"

The White House has instructed NASA to establish a time standard for the moon, known as "Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)," by December 2026, as the U.S. aims to return to the moon amidst global competition in space exploration. The need for a standardized time reference arises from the fact that time moves slightly faster on the moon due to its weaker gravitational pull, as explained by the astronomer royal for Scotland. This time standardization is crucial for scientific discovery, economic development, and international collaboration in space, and will benefit all spacefaring nations.