Space Exploration: Creating a Standard Time for the Moon
Also known as: Celestial Time Standardization Act
Key Points
NASA is being asked to create a new 'Coordinated Lunar Time' to help astronauts and robots work together on the Moon. Right now, using Earth time is difficult because of how gravity and speed change the way time passes in space.
This new time system will make it easier for different countries and private companies to coordinate their missions. It will help with landing spacecraft safely, navigating the lunar surface, and sharing scientific data accurately.
The plan must be reliable even if communication with Earth is lost and must be able to work for future missions to other planets like Mars. NASA has two years to report back to Congress with a strategy and the resources needed to make it happen.
Milestones
3 milestones4 actions
Apr 29, 2025House
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 29, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Celestial Time Standardization Act
Bill NumberHR 2313
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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