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Off Topic => Ten Forward => Topic started by: The Postman on June 26, 2004, 09:50:32 am

Title: Big bucks go into space elevator study
Post by: The Postman on June 26, 2004, 09:50:32 am

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Title: Re: Big bucks go into space elevator study
Post by: Gambler on June 26, 2004, 09:54:56 am

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Title: Re: Big bucks go into space elevator study
Post by: S'Raek on June 26, 2004, 10:24:25 am

Kim Stanley Robinson used this idea in his Mars book too.  Hopefully someone will be able to get this concept working in the not too distant future.  It would be a great way to get around the cost of hauling things up out of earth's gravity well. 

Title: Re: Big bucks go into space elevator study
Post by: Ravok on June 26, 2004, 10:52:47 am

Quote from: SRaek on June 26, 2004, 10:24:25 am

Kim Stanley Robinson used this idea in his Mars book too.  Hopefully someone will be able to get this concept working in the not too distant future.  It would be a great way to get around the cost of hauling things up out of earth's gravity well. 

Its about time i say. The initial cost would be enormous, as would be the benefits.
 Can you imagine a cheap way to build and maintain L-5 Habitats, space stations, and a permanent lunar colony.