Even on the ground, space elevators may have uses

NewScientistSpace article on LiftPort’s recently completed 60 day test of their one-mile high tether system.  Several interesting problems with airborne wildlife were encountered.

The article also reported that LiftPort is now working with North Carolina State University and Rutgers University to develop a three-mile high tether system.  Finally, it is reported that LiftPort’s carbon nanotube factory has now “made its own carbon nanotubes for the first time.”

3 thoughts on “Even on the ground, space elevators may have uses”

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  2. Bob Munck

    LiftPort’s carbon nanotube factory has now “made its own carbon nanotubes for the first time.”

    Doesn’t that happen spontaneously pretty much every time you light a candle? (Or drive a rivet?)

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