The Space Elevator Reference: Qualifying Begins in Earnest at the Spaceward Games 2007

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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Qualifying Begins in Earnest at the Spaceward Games 2007

Despite the bad weather which included hail, snow and lots of rain the organizers came up with a way for teams to attempt to qualify today. Here's a video of the University of Saskatchewan team testing their climber just before they attempted and qualified for the finals.

Posted by Marc Boucher on October 17, 2007 5:26 PM | Permalink

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