Space Elevators?

Mood: Geek

I just read an article on Slashdot about how the FAA (Federal Aviation Adminitration) has given LiftPort Group to do some testing on "high-altitude robotic lifters." So basically, they are creating an early prototype of the fabled "space elevator." This has incredible implications.

With this technology, the huge costly rockets of today will be obsolete. A trip into space could be acheived with relative cheapness and ease. Shipping supplies to a shuttle, or even a space station, would be quite easy. I hope that this technology comes into fruition, because if it does, space will slowly be easily more conquerable. Well, I guess that's all for now. Remember, have fun, and geek out!

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