Holy crap, NASA space elevator contest

keg in kc · 03-27-2005, 12:08 AM

This is like something out of The Fountains of Paradise. Never thought I'd see something like this in my lifetime.

Climbing The Sky

The dream of a Space Elevator is a monumental one. A vision that will not only further space exploration and knowledge, but has the potential to shape the existential future of the human race for centuries to come.
For the first time since it was initially conceived, this dream is now within our reach.

Elevator 2010 has joined the massive construction effort, adding energy, resources and new initiatives to the ever-growing number of organizations, companies, websites and enthusiasts focused on the technical, political and economic development of the Space Elevator.

We firmly believe that the set of technologies that underlie the infinite promise of the Space Elevator can be demonstrated, or proven infeasible, within a 5 year time-frame.

And hence our name. Elevator:2010. we promise to get an answer for you by then.

saturnknts · 03-27-2005, 12:58 AM

very cool stuff, doubt it will be come a reality but you never know.

just need Richard Branson from virgin and those guys from scaled composites (spaceship one) to get involved and they would probably make it happen.

Taco John · 03-27-2005, 02:21 AM

Are there any malls or amusement parks up there? Maybe a Double Tree? It's nice to get that cookie on my pillow...

Braincase · 03-27-2005, 06:34 AM

You just know the week after something like that were completed, some fundamentalist Islamic asshole would fly a 767 into the thing.

|Zach| · 03-27-2005, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Are there any malls or amusement parks up there? Maybe a Double Tree? It's nice to get that cookie on my pillow...

There is a White Castle

4th and Long · 03-27-2005, 07:00 AM

This is an age old idea from way back in the 60's. I've read about this before.

Over-Head · 03-27-2005, 07:10 AM

Can't see me taking a ride in no space elivator

Frankie · 03-27-2005, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Over-Head

Can't see me taking a ride in no space elivator

I cannot agree more....... Now, riding a space elevator, is another story.

Frankie · 03-27-2005, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

You just know the week after something like that were completed, some fundamentalist Islamic asshole would fly a 767 into the thing.

Uh oh.... you dunit now. DC forum here we come.

|Zach| · 03-27-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Over-Head

Can't see me taking a ride in no space elivator

I would do it in a heartbeat.

beavis · 03-27-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ZachKC

There is a White Castle

I heard there were two Starbucks.

|Zach| · 03-27-2005, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

I heard there were two Starbucks.

If you only count the ones inside of the White Castle then yes, there are only 2.

Gaz · 03-27-2005, 09:09 AM

The space elevator is a crucial step for both the commercial development of near space and further exploration [and dare I say colonization] of the solar system. The cost of escaping the gravity well is HUGE.

This is way cool.

xoxo~
Gaz
Seriously excited.

mikey23545 · 03-27-2005, 09:36 AM

I agree the dream is a monumental one, and I am sure the cost will be monumental as well...

But if it can be built, the solar system will be our playground...

unlurking · 03-27-2005, 09:43 AM

When they started creating carbon nano-fibers a few years back, most every article discussing it mentioned it as a perfect fit for a space elevator. Haven't seen anything about it in the new recently, but I'm guessing it's matured some which is why NASA started the contest for the tether material.

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03-27-2005, 12:58 AM	#2
saturnknts Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $3404950	very cool stuff, doubt it will be come a reality but you never know. just need Richard Branson from virgin and those guys from scaled composites (spaceship one) to get involved and they would probably make it happen.
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Over-Head Boom, Boom , Crash Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In my shed Casino cash: $9995760	Can't see me taking a ride in no space elivator __________________ ...Illegitimus non Carborundum est...
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Gaz Defense Homer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rancho Gaz Casino cash: $10010793	That's one small step... The space elevator is a crucial step for both the commercial development of near space and further exploration [and dare I say colonization] of the solar system. The cost of escaping the gravity well is HUGE. This is way cool. xoxo~ Gaz Seriously excited.
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mikey23545 MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10015321	I agree the dream is a monumental one, and I am sure the cost will be monumental as well... But if it can be built, the solar system will be our playground...
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unlurking MVP Join Date: Aug 2003 Casino cash: $7737309	When they started creating carbon nano-fibers a few years back, most every article discussing it mentioned it as a perfect fit for a space elevator. Haven't seen anything about it in the new recently, but I'm guessing it's matured some which is why NASA started the contest for the tether material.
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