Nano skyscrapers may precede space elevator

so many get it confused: The initial cable is suposed to be spooled by a rocket and down to a sea platform like an oil rig in the equatorial oceans. Then over a 2-5 year period small robots will go up and down it laying out more strands. kind of like a braided rope. after it gets thick enough and strong enough elevators will be installed for carying cargo up and down at a fraction of the cost of a shuttle launch.; Posted by: TAlchemist Posted on: 10/26/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Whaaat? voice_of_all_reason | 10/26/05

so many get it confused TAlchemist | 10/26/05

Funny... Linux Advocate | 10/26/05

actually... james.d.noyes@... | 10/26/05

How could it not be? voice_of_all_reason | 10/26/05

several things help TAlchemist | 10/26/05

Does that work without gravity? voice_of_all_reason | 10/26/05

I am sure the rocket Linux User 147560 | 10/26/05

counter weight TAlchemist | 10/26/05

Ever hear of Mag-Lev? Linux User 147560 | 10/26/05

Power generation johnay | 10/27/05

What is the math? jimbo_z | 10/26/05

Counterweight maxo_z | 10/26/05

Embedded explosive "bolts" Linux Advocate | 10/26/05

Hmmm... robertd@... | 10/26/05

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