From NEO to GEO --- an SPS scenario

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> A Question: Would tethers work for keeping the solar cells, reflectors,
> etc. oriented at the Earth-Sun L-1 point? If so, that would seem to
> simplify the requirements for an O'Neill type colony there. Sincerely, Jay

This is not obvious.

It might actually complicate things.

The L-1/2 points are not stable, so stationkeeping is reqired. The
two ends of the tether will require independent staitonkeeping. This
will be difficult to coordinate.

Might be easier to have a single platform with active attitude control
system.