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<p>The <b>International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service</b> (<b>IERS</b>), formerly the <b>International Earth Rotation Service</b>, is the body responsible for maintaining global <a href="page.php?w=time">time</a> and <a href="page.php?w=Frame_of_reference">reference frame</a> standards, notably through its <a href="page.php?w=Earth_Orientation_Parameters">Earth Orientation Parameter</a> (EOP) and <a href="page.php?w=International_Celestial_Reference_System">International Celestial Reference System</a> (ICRS) groups.</p>

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