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[–] 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The JWST is a good example. The expected observational lifespan of the telescope is based on how long it is able to remain at L2.

I thought L1, L2, and L3 were unstable but L4 and L5 were stable. Hence why asteroids and other detritus tend to collect at L4/L5.

Edit: Huh, it looks like the stability of L4 and L5 are dependent on the mass ratio of the two bodies. The ratio works out for the Sun-Earth system, so it should also work for the Sun-Mars system.

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