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Lagrange point

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A Lagrange point is a point in space where the gravitational forces of two larger bodies, for example stars or planets, and the centrifugal force of a third, smaller object at that point cancel each other out. This allows the third object, for example a starship, to assume a fixed position relative to the other two objects without any power consumption.

Within any solar system, several such points exist.

When a Delta Rana warship virtually appeared out of nothing in the proximity of Delta Rana IV, Worf assumed that the ship was riding a Lagrange point behind Rana IV's furthest moon. (TNG: "The Survivors")

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