Open-source clock framework aims to synchronize deep space missions

Open-source clock framework aims to synchronize deep space missions

Vartis Space Corp. has introduced the Vartis Space Clock, an open-source framework that enables independent synchronization of zero-time reference points for space operations without relying on Earth-based signals.

The company describes the clock framework as a step toward establishing a temporal infrastructure that supports satellites, lunar operations, and missions throughout the Solar System. The synchronization method aligns zero-time points outside physical location and provides deterministic outputs when run on identical hardware. The framework utilizes core mathematical modules and parameter-driven inputs and is available to the public for verification and adaptation.

Dr. Steven Moore, chief science officer at Va