Unfortunately for the space elevator concept, even if we could get materials strong enough (which may be impossible: see Professor Nicola M. Pugno's work), there are stability issues which would cancel any benefits; see
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn1 ... nline-news.
There don't appear to be any good options, which, as a life-long enthusiast for space exploration, I find rather disheartening.
--The Twisted One
"If you
wish to converse with me, define your
terms."
--Voltaire
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn1 ... nline-news.
There don't appear to be any good options, which, as a life-long enthusiast for space exploration, I find rather disheartening.
--The Twisted One
"If you
wish to converse with me, define your
terms."
--Voltaire