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The Concept and Challenges of the Space Elevator
The dream of a space elevator has intrigued scientists and futurists alike since it was first conceptualized in 1895. Although the idea seems straightforward—installing a satellite in geostationary orbit and extending a cable 35,768 kilometers down to Earth—turning that dream into reality has proven to be fraught with challenges, akin to the complex pursuit of achieving nuclear fusion.