Re: lunar centric orbit?

given that the moon keeps one face to the earth; I would assume that the
only "selenestationary" orbit is at the earth it self!


"blart" <blart@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> we know the parameters of geocentric orbit
> but what are the parameters of lunar centric orbit?
>
> where could you site an orbiting moon base so that it was stationary above
> the surface?
>
> if you could then I suggest that it may be far easier to make a moonstalk
> elevator because of lesser stresses involved and lack of atmosphere to
> drag on the stalk
>
>
>


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