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Elevator to space; possible or not
Topic Started: Sep 12 2012, 07:02 PM (218 Views)
PoniesForPeace
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaellaine/space-elevator-science-climb-to-the-sky-a-tethered

I am not asking you to donate money. Please discuss whether or not this is possible, and why. And if it is possible, when.

The most confusing part is how this would work since the orbit to the moon is not synced with the Earth.
Edited by PoniesForPeace, Sep 13 2012, 05:52 PM.
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Why would you want one? There are much more efficient ways of getting to space...
Edited by roflcopterz, Sep 12 2012, 09:07 PM.
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Sep 12 2012, 09:07 PM
Why would you want one? There are much more efficient ways of getting to space...
Actually, an elevator would save on building disposable rockets and rocket fuel, one of the most expensive parts of space travel.
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Sep 12 2012, 09:33 PM
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Sep 12 2012, 09:07 PM
Why would you want one? There are much more efficient ways of getting to space...
Actually, an elevator would save on building disposable rockets and rocket fuel, one of the most expensive parts of space travel.
I think that the fuel and expense involved in building a structure over 20 miles high and the fuel used to power the elevator would be equal to many, many disposable rockets and their fuel. I haven’t even gone onto the physical problems yet...
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Sep 12 2012, 09:58 PM
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Sep 12 2012, 09:33 PM
roflcopterz
Sep 12 2012, 09:07 PM
Why would you want one? There are much more efficient ways of getting to space...
Actually, an elevator would save on building disposable rockets and rocket fuel, one of the most expensive parts of space travel.
I think that the fuel and expense involved in building a structure over 20 miles high and the fuel used to power the elevator would be equal to many, many disposable rockets and their fuel. I haven’t even gone onto the physical problems yet...
It's just a cable connected to an orbiting station. Eventually it would pay for itself.
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Sep 13 2012, 03:10 AM
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If I understand correctly he wants to make an elevator from the moon to space.
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Reikyrr
Sep 13 2012, 07:18 PM
If I understand correctly he wants to make an elevator from the moon to space.
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