White House directs NASA to create unified time standard for the Moon and other celestial bodies

Summary

1. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has requested NASA and other Government agencies to create a plan by the end of 2026. 
2. Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) will provide a time-keeping benchmark for lunar spacecraft and satellites requiring extreme precision. 
3. The clock on the Moon will move at a different rate than on Earth, requiring a synchronized system. 

References

• Media Check: ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Media Bias Fact Check(High Credibility) 
• COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC