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Old 10-18-2007   #1 (permalink)
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Default Is it possible to put a satelite into "lunar stationary" orbit as per a geo...

...stationary orbit around the earth? Obviously, if possible, a lunar stationary satelite over the "dark" side of the moon would be undetectable from earth. This could be useful for certain purposes.....
 
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Old 10-18-2007   #2 (permalink)
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It's possible. To have a lunar geostationary satellite on the dark side you'd need another satellite that could "see" Earth and the satellite on the dark side otherwise the dark side lunar base would never be able to receive Champions League football.
 
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Old 10-18-2007   #3 (permalink)
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No reason why not - The Moon has gravity - albeit less than the earth - and that is what is needed for stationary orbit.

I can't think of a purpose for this though... and how would you get the signals back to earth?.... the moon would be in the way.
 
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Old 10-18-2007   #4 (permalink)
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Yes. It would be a very good place to stick a satellite telescope. no distortions etc.
 
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Old 10-18-2007   #5 (permalink)
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I think the Justice League already has one up there.
 
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