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  • The moon may have its own time zone End-shutdown

    The moon may have its own time zone End-shutdown

    What time is it on the moon? Since the dawn of the space age, the answer has been: it depends. For decades, lunar missions have operated on the time of the country that launched them. But with several lunar explorations heading to the launch pad, the European Space Agency has deemed the current system unsustainable. […]

  • What time is it on the moon? Europe pushes for lunar time zone End-shutdown

    What time is it on the moon? Europe pushes for lunar time zone End-shutdown

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida. (AP) — With more lunar missions than ever on the horizon, the European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own time zone. This week, the agency said space organizations around the world are considering the best way to keep time on the moon. The idea came about during a meeting […]