2007-09-02 18:00:51 · 6 answers · asked by myffab 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The space elevator, if built, would be anchored at one end on the earth (which revolves once every 24 hours) and at the other end by a very massive satellite in geostationary orbit -- which also revolves once every 24 hours.
The altitude of the satellite is 22,700 miles above the earth, which is far below the Moon.
2007-09-02 18:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Keith P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The space elevator has nothing to do with the Moon. The purpose is to gain Earth orbit not connect the Earth to the Moon.
2007-09-03 01:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by Your Best Fiend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One advantage of it is that launching of a spacecraft can be achieved without having to overcome gravity, and can be done in any direction desired just by waiting for the right time of day.
2007-09-03 01:33:54 · answer #3 · answered by Choose a bloody best answer. It's not hard. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An elevator high enough to launch a satellite from is a pipe dream.
2007-09-06 18:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says it's going all the way to the moon? It will just go to Earth's orbit.
2007-09-03 01:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jat M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. This should explain it for you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator
2007-09-03 02:37:36 · answer #6 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋