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Climbers ascend a ribbon, 100,000 km long, strung between an anchor on Earth and a counterweight in space. Connecting Earth and space in a way never before possible, the space elevator will enable us to inexpensively and completely expand our society into space. This site will serve as a reference tool for those interested in exchanging ideas on the scientific, engineering, economic and policy challenges inherent in constructing the solar system's first space elevator. |
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On September 20th Liftport successfully tested their lifter which climbed 1000 feet. Photos and vide are available from their site.
This is quite an achievement on their part. It would be great if the Liftport Group competed in the Space Elevator Competion but as of yet I don't see them listed as one of the entrants.
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