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NASA confirms it’s developing the Moon’s new time zone

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NASA is developing a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) system for the Moon by 2026. The new time standard is needed because the Moon's weaker gravity causes time to move slightly faster there, potentially affecting precision in future missions.

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