Re: space elevator

[Joshua Nicholson <furtim@xxxxxx>]

Indeed. To quote one of the classics of our time (hehe), "Where's the 
fun in that?"

Perhaps there's some practical use for it in real life, but I thought 
the whole point of Orbiter was to experience space flight, not to 
simulate pressing buttons. ;)

Technician wrote:

>Oh dear. A space elevator. By chance did this idea spring from the current
>NASA plans to actually try to do this in real life?
>
>NASA is currently looking at this idea as a means to reduce the cost of
>sending up supplies and crews to the ISS.
>
>There are alot of members in the Anomalies communities BBS that are split on
>this idea with NASA. Some say its too risky, such a long cable and too many
>variables, others believe its a viable idea and safe.
>
>Sounds fun, but Ill stick to my Centurion craft and not be tied by a rope to
>mother Earth. :)
>



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