Nano skyscrapers may precede space elevator

several things help: the reason it remains stable is at the space end will be a counter weight, imagine you spinning a ball on a string around your head. the string stays tight. once the elevators climb about half way( or where ever gravity isnt as strong as the spin ) the centrifical force will throw them up the cable. it will take about 2-3 days to go one way up or down the cable.; 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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