World Powers Plan Greenwich Moon Time as Lunar Ambitions Accelerate

1 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 22

Greenwich Moon Time plans have emerged as major powers prepare for more activity on the lunar surface, putting timekeeping on the agenda alongside exploration goals.
Lunar missions need a common clock because time runs differently on the Moon than on Earth, complicating navigation, communications and coordination between spacecraft and bases.
The push reflects a broader race to shape the rules and infrastructure of future Moon operations, with standards-setting becoming part of geopolitical competition beyond Earth.