Lagrange Points: Cosmic Parking Spots

These points are gravitational sweet spots in space.

Lagrange points allow satellites and spacecraft to “hover” relative to Earth and the Sun, balancing gravity and orbital motion. They’re used for telescopes and space missions like the James Webb Space Telescope.

Why This Matters

Lagrange points enable stable observation platforms for science.

They offer potential sites for future space stations or asteroid mining.

Did You Know?

A spacecraft at L2 can remain nearly stationary with minimal fuel use.

Source

[European Space Agency, esa.int]

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