'Heartbeat on the Moon': In first, US directs Nasa to create lunar time standard
Wednesday, 3 April 2024 The differing gravitational force, and potentially other factors, on the moon and on other celestial bodies change how time unfolds relative to how it is perceived on Earth. Among other things, the Coordinated Lunar Time (CLT) would provide a time-keeping benchmark for lunar spacecraft and satellites that require extreme precision for their missions.
China's National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Friday that the Queqiao-2 satellite has successfully concluded its in-orbit communication tests, with both its platform and payloads operating..
The NASA SpaceX Human Landing System (HLS) for lunar moon landings requires astronauts to descend to the lunar surface on an elevator over one hundred feet high. This is their lifeline to the habitat..
NASA’s Artemis III mission will deploy three scientific instruments on the Moon’s South Pole to study its environment, geology, and potential for supporting life, aiding in future Mars..