A hoist to the heavens [space elevators].

A hoist to the heavens [space elevators].

This paper discusses the possibility of using space elevators as an alternative to rocket boosters for space exploration. With the advent of carbon nanotube composites, the space elevator concept has fast been gaining mainstream acceptance. With a space elevator providing cheap, easy, low-risk acces...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:IEEE spectrum 42, 8 (2005).
Main Author: Edwards, B.C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cable material.
Cable oscillations.
Carbon-nanotube composites.
Chemical rockets.
Elevator cables.
Floating platforms.
Ribbon cable design.
Solar system.
Space elevator.