I too would prefer to see a station built at an L point. L1 would be my preference, but they all have their advantages.
We should actually try to build a centripetal structure like we've grown up dreaming of. Can it actually be done? Zero G is just not good for humans long term.
The engineering challenges are huge. How would it be constructed? how do you build it? How do you start it spinning? Modular, of course, but remove one module for replacement and the whole thing goes out of balance. How do you dock with it? At the hub, sure, but how? You'd have to have the docking craft match the angular motion or have a rotating port.
Yes. Recon the moon. Prospect. Temporary habitation. Robots. Experiments.
Just let's get out of low earth orbit if we are going to move forward on this whole space living idea.
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All excellent points
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