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beanstalk.
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See
'beanstalk'.
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Also
known as a "space tether", "beanstalk"
or "heavenly funicular". A cable in synchronous orbit, with one end
anchored to the surface of the earth, often with a small asteroid at the
outer end to provide some extra tension and stability. Picture also a "space elevator". In theory,
constructed of a diamondoid
material, approximately 22,000 miles long, with one end in a stable orbit, and the other somewhere [probably]
around the equator. Used frequently in sciencefiction yarns, and may become a
reality with the advent of mature mnt. Such an elevator would move freight
and passengers into orbit at a cost per pound orders of magnitude less than
current launches, with passenger safety comparable to train, plane, or subway
trips. Becomes possible when we can mass-produce nanotubes,
and make their length to fit.
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Also
known as a "space tether", "beanstalk"
or "heavenly funicular". A cable in synchronous orbit, with one end
anchored to the surface of the earth, often with a small asteroid at the
outer end to provide some extra tension and stability. Picture also a "space elevator". In theory,
constructed of a diamondoid
material, approximately 22,000 miles long, with one end in a stable orbit, and the other somewhere [probably]
around the equator. Used frequently in science-fiction
yarns, and may become a reality with the advent of mature mnt. Such an
elevator would move freight and passengers into orbit at a cost per pound
orders of magnitude less than current launches, with passenger safety
comparable to train, plane, or subway trips. Becomes possible when we can mass-produce
nanotubes,
and make their length to fit
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Also
known as a "space tether", "beanstalk"
or "heavenly funicular". A cable in synchronous orbit, with one end
anchored to the surface of the earth, often with a small asteroid at the
outer end to provide some extra tension and stability. Picture also a "space elevator". In theory,
constructed of a diamondoid
material, approximately 22,000 miles long, with one end in a stable orbit, and the other somewhere [probably]
around the equator. Used frequently in science-fiction
yarns, and may become a reality with the advent of mature mnt. Such an
elevator would move freight and passengers into orbit at a cost per pound
orders of magnitude less than current launches, with passenger safety
comparable to train, plane, or subway trips. Becomes possible when we can
mass-produce nanotubes,
and make their length to fit.
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