"Coordinated Lunar Time" meaning in English

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Noun

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Etymology: Coined by NASA on 2 April 2024. Head templates: {{en-noun|?|head=Coordinated Lunar Time}} Coordinated Lunar Time
  1. (space science, neologism) A new lunar time zone standard that the White House has directed NASA to establish by 2026. Tags: neologism

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