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Space elevator construction

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Space elevator construction: “ Cosmomancer: split from main article {{main|Space elevator}} The ”’construction of a space elevator”’ would be a vast project, requiring advances in engineering, manufacture and physical technology. == Overview == David Smitherman of [[NASA]] has published a paper that identifies ‘Five Key Technologies for Future Space Elevator Development’:<ref>{{cite web | url = […]

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Space elevator safety

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Space elevator safety: “ Cosmomancer: Split out of main article {{main|Space elevator}} There are many ”’safety issues associated with the construction and operation of a [[space elevator]]”’. A space elevator would present a considerable navigational hazard, both to aircraft and spacecraft. Aircraft could be dealt with by means of simple air-traffic control restrictions, but impacts […]

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