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Consider a phase maneuver starting at Earth and ending up at the L5 point, using 1 revolution.a) Describe the phasing orbit in terms of semi-major axis, period, and distance from the sun at aphelion and perihelion.b) Calculate the ∆v’s required to enter the orbit from Earth and exit the orbit at L5.c) Looking at the symmetry of the situation, you should conclude that going to L4 and back takes just as much time and fuel as going to L5 and back. Can you think of a reason why L5 is preferred?