Where to park your RV in space: Lagrangian points

Lagrangian points
Image courtesy NASA.

So, you’re looking for a scenic spot in the solar system to set up Lagrange Acres, your space trailer park, but you can’t abide the planet-side property taxes. Space is nice enough, but who can afford the fuel necessary to stay in a stable orbit? If only there were some place to park where you wouldn’t be whipped around by gravitational fields like a tether ball, you’d be in business. The question is, where?

Well, friend, I’m here to help. See, in space, as on Earth, the real estate mantra remains the same: location, location, location.

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