B Delta-v from Lagrange points to lunar surface?

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The discussion focuses on the delta-v requirements for traveling from Earth-Moon Lagrange points to the lunar surface. Participants express difficulty in finding delta-v maps that include Lagrange points and seek software for visualization and calculations. Kerbal Space Program is mentioned as a potential tool, although it does not model Lagrange points unless modified with the Principia mod. Projectrho is highlighted as a valuable resource for delta-v maps and mission planning. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for better resources and tools to calculate delta-v from Lagrange points.
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What is the delta-v requirements from each of the Earth-Moon lagrange points to landing on the lunar surface?
What is the delta-v requirements from each of the Earth-Moon lagrange points to landing on the lunar surface?

What would be the best software I could use to visualise and calculate that kind of thing?

Thanks.
 
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What research have you done on this so far? What have you found?
 
I have found delta-v maps but none of them include Lagrange points.
I have no idea how to calculate it. Any calculations I see are for orbits, which a lagrange point is not an orbit right?
I'm not sure if (or which) simulators include lagrange points either.
I will try Kerbal I guess..

I am happy to work it out I just don't know where to start.
 
Ah Kerbal doesn't model for Lagrange points :frown:
 
Treva31 said:
I have found delta-v maps but none of them include Lagrange points.
I have no idea how to calculate it. Any calculations I see are for orbits, which a lagrange point is not an orbit right?
If I put your subject line "Delta-v from Lagrange points to lunar surface?" into google I get this which has many delta-v maps that includes Lagrange points.

You might see "projectrho" popping up a lot in that search, that is the "Atomic Rockets" resource for SciFi writers and game designers who wants to get the science right. There is a ton of good stuff in there, for instance the collection of delta-v maps for mission planning.

Treva31 said:
Ah Kerbal doesn't model for Lagrange points :frown:
It does if you add the Principia mod.
 
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