[[WIP][1.8.1, 1.9.1, 1.10.1, 1.11.0–2, 1.12.2–5] Principia—version ‎‎کاشانی, released 2024-05-08—n-Body and Extended Body Gravitation]

Does the "gravity tractor" method of asteroid diversion work with this mod?

[[WIP][1.8.1, 1.9.1, 1.10.1, 1.11.0–2, 1.12.2–5] Principia—version ‎‎کاشانی, released 2024-05-08—n-Body and Extended Body Gravitation]

It has been reported that the Chinese science administration plan to put a communication relay satellite in a halo orbit around Earth-moon L2 in 2018. A satellite in this orbit would have constant line of site to Earth and to the far side of the moon. This seems like a very useful orbit. I found a paper online describing the characteristics of a similar orbit. Has such an orbit been demonstrated using Principia?

[[WIP][1.8.1, 1.9.1, 1.10.1, 1.11.0–2, 1.12.2–5] Principia—version ‎‎کاشانی, released 2024-05-08—n-Body and Extended Body Gravitation]

I have a question myself: since planetary orbits are integrated just like spacecraft orbits, is it possible to move small moons around with a big enough ship?

I think the answer is in the FAQ:

Do you simulate the gravity of player-created vessels and asteroids?

I'll let ferram4 answer that one.

Umm... Yes, actually! It's only a few μm/s2 from most vessels, but we do simulate it. Really. It actually doesn't cost any overhead at all!

On a more serious note, no. And we will not.