【#Tech24H】Atomic clocks are the most precise timekeeping tools today, but they do not run at the same pace on Earth and Mars. Recent calculations by physicists at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology show that an atomic clock on Mars runs an average of 477 microseconds faster per day than its counterpart on Earth. While a difference of 477 microseconds may seem negligible, it could impact critical missions such as spacecraft landings and Earth-Mars communications, which demand extremely high timing precision. Mastering Martian time will help synchronize navigation and communication within the solar system.