http://www.newscientistspace.com/article/dn10311-space-elevators-to-heave-themselves-skyward.html
What do you think about that?
2006-10-17 03:13:34 · 9 answers · asked by mmd 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I think it will be feasible in 10 years to build a space elevator. The problem is making a cable or "ribbon" that is immensely strong and durable. After all, it needs to be 25000 miles long.
BTW, read "Fountains of Paradise" by Arthur Clarke. It's awesome.
2006-10-17 07:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of all the dozen or so attempts to reel out a long cable from the Space Shuttle, a majority have resulted in failure due to instability of the cable. In these cases, the cable is a fraction of what is needed for a space elevator.
2006-10-17 04:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by cosmo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
damn, i recognize that music!! Zepplin Rocks!! in spite of the actual incontrovertible truth that the elevator feels like the easy course, i visit climb the stairway to heaven. for sure it isn't that undesirable or there does no longer were a music about it!!
2016-12-04 22:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by hausladen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a great idea that NASA is actively working on, as are some others, but the challenges are great. Especially making a strong enough cable. Carbon nanotubes may be strong enough, but we can't make long enough strings of them yet to test that idea.
2006-10-17 03:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read "The towers of Paradise" by Arthur Clarke.
2006-10-17 07:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not impressed, I would rather see the money spent on exploration of space
2006-10-17 03:23:17 · answer #6 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nice.. a new advancement in human life.
2006-10-17 03:24:32 · answer #7 · answered by miaka y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds really cool.
2006-10-17 04:16:42 · answer #8 · answered by Krissy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about that!!!!
2006-10-17 03:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by jeff g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋