Ahhh, nothing like another Arthur C. Clarke idea coming true. This will eventually prove vital for all future space exploration, which Clarke also claimed. Isn't it neat how all these masters of science fiction not only write great stories, but about our future as well? But, I'm unsure if we can mass produce the incredibly strong carbon material the project needs to construct sturdy cables (it'll take forever with spider silk and graphene the same story, except it's a little bit on the hazardous material side.).
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It's really not much of a stretch to consider that carbon nanotubes will become exceedingly cheap in another 10 years, they've already come so far since their discovery. Producing a sturdy nanotube cable 3x the diameter of the Earth will be a cakewalk. :)
I can't wait for them to Complete this, It will be amazing.
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the sad part is when it finishes a ride on it will cost in the high six figure range an everyone who's rich will want a ride on it which in turn will drive the cost higher for the average person :(
we'll just have to qait and see an hope they are successful
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Dude come on. Everyone knows that space elevators are not just some amusement park ride. They're made to safely and cheaply transport goods from Earth's surface to orbit, eliminating the need for expensive and dangerous rocket launches. Read: SAFELY AND CHEAPLY. This would allow us to build entire spacecraft in orbit, effectively securing our future.
Actually, if anyone would be able to ride space elevators, they would be the futuristic equivalent of people who work on oil rigs or load cargo ships for a living, only in space.