Space Elevator
A space elevator is a proposed transportation system designed to move materials from Earth's surface directly into space without rockets. It consists of a long cable anchored to the ground and extending into geostationary orbit, with a counterweight at the far end. Vehicles, or climbers, would ascend and descend the cable, carrying cargo and possibly passengers. The concept aims to reduce the cost and energy required for space access. While technologically challenging, advances in materials science, particularly carbon nanotubes, may make space elevators feasible in the future.
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