2007-10-21 23:55:48 · 7 answers · asked by choc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Probably, there are some potential issues with how strong real world nanotubes would be but if we can resolve them we should have one up by the end of the century.
2007-10-22 00:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If technology eventually gives us strong enough material.
A space elevator would not be a free lunch it would merely be more efficient than rockets
2007-10-22 02:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope so. I think it would open up a whole new era of cheaper space travel. Like others already said, they're still working on the ribbon that's strong enough.
2007-10-23 14:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All we need is a strong enough material. It will need a 'rope' strong enough to at least support its own weight over 23,000 miles.( It would have to be a geosynchronous orbit)
2007-10-22 02:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Elvis called me from the moon the other day. He was telling me how elevators used to make him ill. He much prefers escalators.
2007-10-22 02:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by Steve B 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, and I hope it is on a deserted island, out of sight. I don't need to see that eyesore or live in its shadow.
2007-10-22 00:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
mybe. they are still waiting for yes from somplace.
2007-10-22 00:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by Theonlyone!!! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋