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To explore deep space, we'll need better clocks. Here's why
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To explore deep space, we'll need better clocks. Here's why

There are hundreds of atomic clocks in orbit right now, perched on satellites all over Earth. We depend on them for GPS location, Internet timing, stock trading ... and space navigation?

To explore deep space, we'll need better clocks. Here's why

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If daylight saving time seems tricky, try figuring out the time on the moon

As more robots and people travel to the moon in coming years, some researchers believe it's time to set a lunar time standard. NASA Johnson hide caption

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If daylight saving time seems tricky, try figuring out the time on the moon

Scientists are pondering how to tell time on other celestial bodies. It's a lot harder than you might think.

If daylight saving time seems tricky, try figuring out the time on the moon

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