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Re:Tiny satellite will use the dark side of the Moon as a sh... by ericbarrett on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @06:48AM (#49359727)
It takes a bit of stationkeeping to stay at L2; like keeping a ball at the top of a low, smooth hill - needs a nudge every now and then.

A circular Moon orbit can last years with no fuel use if you pick your inclination correctly. Look up "frozen orbits" (the Moon is lumpy)

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