Space Elevator
A space elevator is a proposed transportation system designed to transport materials and people from Earth's surface to space using a cable anchored to the planet and extending into geostationary orbit. The concept relies on the use of tensile materials, such as carbon nanotubes, to withstand the immense forces involved. The elevator would facilitate cost-effective access to space, potentially revolutionizing space travel and satellite deployment. While the technology remains theoretical, various studies and designs have been proposed since the idea was first introduced by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky in 1895.
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