Nanotube ribbon could make space elevator a reality
What's 100,000 kilometers long, as thin as a piece of paper, and able to carry over twenty tons of cargo and passengers into space? The space elevator, of course.
Nanotechnology breakthroughs have its developers expecting to have it up and running within twenty-five years. Hear Liftport president Michael Laine talk to Earth & Sky about making this nanotube ribbon to the stars a reality. (photo Liftport Group)
Posted October 24th, 2006 in Design.
hi moorthy
October 24th, 2006 at 3:21 pmpls see it
Ok, this nanotube sounds impressive, but what practical use will it have?
October 25th, 2006 at 8:57 amFew people will buy this news because it is incredibly unbelievable. It can have many usages but they are not yet prepared to launch.
October 28th, 2006 at 2:48 pmLike what? Who needs and elevator to outer space? I’m having trouble getting to my flat on the 10th floor, I’d be happy to have my elevator working, forget about the Sci-Fi stuff!
November 1st, 2006 at 2:51 pm