Understanding Mars24: Why Earth Time Fails on Mars

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The Mars24 Sunclock, developed by the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), is a software application designed as the foundational timekeeping system for future Martian colonies, anchoring time to Airy Mean Time. It manages the 24-hour, 39-minute, and 35-second “sol” by utilizing stretched hours to coordinate mission operations and solar energy tracking for surface assets. Explore the full application guide at NASA GISS. NASA GISS: Mars24 Sunclock — User’s Guide

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