Space elevators have been a scientific goal for several years. Scientists and astronauts are now moving closer to the idea of an elevator leading to space, and have even offered prizes for breakthroughs or designs of potential models. Now there are several competing models, including one from Japan. A space elevator would offer access to a satellite docking station and would require cables that are 180 times stronger than steel.TimesOnline: Japan Hopes to Turn Sci-Fi Into Reality With Elevator to The Stars
Will a space elevator ever be possible?(3 Answers)
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Current (2009) technology is not capable of manufacturing practical engineering materials that are sufficiently strong and light to build an Earth based space elevator. This is because the ...
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