High-Precision Atomic Clock (IMAGE)

University of Zurich

High-Precision Atomic Clock

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An initial high-precision atomic clock prototype, ACES (Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space), is already due to be taken to the Columbus Space Lab at the International Space Station (ISS) by 2014.

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European Space Agency ESA, D. Ducros

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