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Originally Posted by Skywyze
So, first we get off Earth using an orbital elevator (a thin strand of woven carbon nanotubes, anchored at the equator on this end and a counterweight in geosync). This would allow massive amounts of materials to be lifted from Earth's surface into orbit using a very small amount of energy, opening up all of Earth orbit to colonization and industry.
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Not a bad idea, but it seems comletely unfeasible.
What about the Intense Heat of entering and exiting the Atmosphere?
Sound like you create a giant "straw" made out of avanced material. And then you just 'suck up' needed materials.
The distance of these nanotubes would be huge.
Plus what about all that space debris hitting it?
A paint chip in space impacts like a .44 caliber at close range. (or so I heard)
What happens if there is a break in the elevator somewhere?
PS. I see you're from Portland.
Seems we Got a good percentage of Hypo's from Portland Area!!
Including Myself, Turtle, and BioChemist!
