TSR: Elevators and exploration

Posted on: Sep. 20th, 2004 || Source: thespacereview.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

TSR: Elevators and exploration

Does a space elevator fit into the Vision for Space Exploration?

NASA’s new focus on the Vision for Space Exploration means that it has largely abandoned efforts to develop low-cost space access, including revolutionary approaches like the space elevator. Jeff Foust reports on what some experts believes are alternative means for supporting such a project....

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