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==Earth–Moon==
[[Image:Lagrange points Earth vs Moon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A diagram showing the five [[Lagrangian point]]s in a two-body system, with one body far more massive than the other (e.g. Earth and Moon). In this system {{L3}}–{{L5}} will appear to share the secondary's orbit, although they are situated slightly outside it.]]The only two stable Lagrange points are {{L4}} and {{L5}}. The [[L5 Society]] was founded to promote settlement by building space stations at these points in the Earth Moon system.
An {{L1}} station would have a number of important functions due to its stationary position between the [[Earth]] and [[Moon]]. It is in an excellent ___location to monitor and coordinate communications among various missions on the nearside of the Moon. A vessel launched from L1 could reach any place on the Moon within a few hours to a day. This would make it ideal for crisis management if an emergency occurred on the Moon. Furthermore, it could serve as a way station, especially once built up, and would probably be used to handle tourists and casual visitors to the Moon. A station like this could also serve as a repair center for ships moving throughout the [[Solar System]].
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