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Old 31-01-2018, 11:13 AM
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Gravity does not Suck

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Originally Posted by AndyG View Post
Time for the space elevator with orbiting counterwieght! A space elevator with lift platforms, and gas/liquid/electrical/comms umbilicals could serve a ridiculous amount of utility. The greatest engineering feat of humanity to date? What could outdo this?

We dream on!
I keep meaning to design something but something comes up.
We really could use a space elevator.
The recycled carbon is actually perfect for such a structure, no maintance and infinetly strong.
Alex
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