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The Great Space (Clock) Race

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Navigating Time: The Importance of Precision in Space Exploration

This chapter explores the crucial role of accurate timekeeping in maritime navigation during the British Empire and its implications for contemporary space exploration. It highlights the development of advanced atomic clocks that aim to improve our understanding of the universe and address its most pressing mysteries.

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