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| Perseverance Rover (Current Standard) | 24:39:35.24409 $\pm 0.0001$ | Utilizing atmospheric pressure synchronization offsets. |
The difference between a terrestrial day and a Martian sol (unit of time)/) ($24$ hours vs. approximately $24$ hours and $39.5$ minutes) necessitates the use of specialized mission clocks on Mars, often referred to as 'Mars Time' or $\text{MT}$.
Etymology and Cultural Significance