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by Dog_Star on January 4th, 2007

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I read in Popular Science that research is being done to anchor cables from Earth to outer space, and having cable climbing Robot lifts to ferry passengers and goods. I checked it wasn't the April 1st issue.Is this feat possible, surely not.

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  • by Spindizy on January 4th, 2007

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    Yeah, its called a Light Elevator. Its possible in theory, but no one has built it yet. You can read more about it here http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Space_20Elevator_20Light

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    • Thanks, I'll check the site out

      Dog_Star

      by Dog_Star on January 4th, 2007

    • Spindizy, your a star, that is one helpful web site, I'm joining.Thanks.

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      by Dog_Star on January 4th, 2007

    • You're very welcome. Glad I could help.

      Spindizy

      by Spindizy on January 4th, 2007

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