To Infinity … and beyond!

This is a fine article from MachineDesign.com, discussing power beaming via lasers.  It discusses both the history and current developments in this technology, including possible applications for a Space Elevator.

The efforts of the Canadian Snowstar team, veterans of the 2006 Space Elevator games, are mentioned.  While their team is not yet listed in the Elevator2010’s 2007 entries, they do sound like they are going to enter the competition this year.  It would be cool to see them (or somebody, anybody) use something other than white light as a power source.  You can view the Snowstar website here.

Buzz Lightyear would be proud…