Bill
HR 2313
Overview: HR 2313, Celestial Time Standardization Act, Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held, Introduced: March 25, 2025Purpose and Intent: The Celestial Time Standardiz
Overview: HR 2313, Celestial Time Standardization Act, Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held, Introduced: March 25, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The Celestial Time Standardization Act aims to establish a unified system of timekeeping for space-based activities and operations. The bill recognizes the growing need for a standardized time reference as humanity expands its presence and activities beyond Earth's orbit.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes "Celestial Time" as the official timekeeping system for all space-based activities and operations
- Defines Celestial Time as a continuous, non-leap time scale based on the mean solar day at the Earth's equator
- Requires all space agencies, commercial space companies, and other entities involved in space-based activities to use Celestial Time
- Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to oversee the maintenance and dissemination of Celestial Time
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Space agencies, such as NASA, ESA, and private space companies, which will be required to adopt Celestial Time for their space-based operations
- Astronauts, cosmonauts, and other space-based personnel, who will use Celestial Time for their daily activities and operations
- Ground-based support and control centers that coordinate with space-based assets
- The broader space industry and scientific community, which will benefit from a standardized timekeeping system
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has undergone committee consideration and a mark-up session, indicating progress in the legislative process. If passed, the Celestial Time Standardization Act would come into effect upon enactment, with NIST responsible for implementing the new timekeeping system.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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