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Time dilation

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Time can move at different speeds.

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Fast things make time slow down. A clock on a fast ship ticks slowly. It might even go to the future! This helps us use maps in space.
Soyuz TMA-1 at the ISS.jpg
Soyuz TMA-1 at the ISS.jpg
Can you imagine moving that fast?

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File:Soyuz TMA-1 at the ISS.jpg
Soyuz TMA-1 at the ISS.jpg
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Daily satellite time dilation.png
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Time Dilation vs Orbital Height.png
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