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Old 01-04-2022, 10:02 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by zamler View Post
Gravity from what?
You aren’t free from gravity in space.

L2 is a “stable” point where things can remain in a constant relative position to the earth and Sun.

So the gravity from the Sun and the earth is what holds it there.

Though it’s more like a ball at the top of a hill - move a little too far to the side, and gravity will pull you away.
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