The Space Elevator Reference: LiftPort Group Unveils Space Elevator Book

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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LiftPort Group Unveils Space Elevator Book

LiftPort Group Unveils 'LiftPort -- The Space Elevator: Opening Space to Everyone,' A New Book on the Science and Social Impact of Building the First Elevator to Space.

Compiled by LiftPort, the new book is an exploration of both the scientific and social aspects relating to the development of the LiftPort Space Elevator, as told by a collection of nearly 40 leading authors and experts on science and space.

Posted by Marc Boucher on May 24, 2006 9:20 AM | Permalink

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The space elevator should be constructed on the moon first. No atmosphere to get in the way and less gravity to contend with. Baby steps. Also, the cure for global warming could very well be blocking the sun with material mined from the moon. One of my friends says there is titanium on the moon, but those moon rocks sure do look worthless to me ;-)

Rand

Posted by: Rand Barnett | May 30, 2006 8:38 PM