Lagrange point

There are places in the Solar System where the forces of gravity balance out perfectly. Places we can use to position satellites, space telescopes and even colonies to establish our exploration of the Solar System. These are the Lagrange Points.

Utilizing the famous parking spots in space

[/caption] What keeps us from floating off into space? Why does something I drop fall to the ground? Kids are famous for asking questions like this, which usually cause parents to mumble something about gravity or tell them they will learn it when they get older. Here are a number of resources that can answer some … Continue reading "Gravity for Kids"

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Earth-Moon Lagrange Points

Spacecraft can be put into a number of different orbits or trajectories following launch, depending on their destination and the science goals of the mission. Find out the difference between geostationary and polar orbits, lagrange points, flybys, gravity assits and more!

[2.13.2012] - Earth-Moon Lagrange Points.

Orbital mechanics, and Lagrange Points (things most physics text books get wrong).

Lagrange points