Traveling to space can be affordable by using elevators, which can be powered by nanotubes. However, if something hits the elevator, it could cause permanent floatation in space. Space elevators could revolutionize space travel with an estimated cost of $8 billion. NASA spends around $2.7 million on rocket fuel per minute to launch a rocket, which could be significantly reduced with the use of elevators.
Another solution is to use a string tied to a ball to create a centrifical force, which would work in space. The elevator would be positioned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and the line would extend from there. The line would need to be perfectly synchronized with Earth's rotation to avoid breaking or wrapping around the Earth. Research using algebra has been conducted to find the ideal solution for this.
The precise distance from the Atlantic station to the one in space must be 22,23 million meters above Earth. The geosynchronous orbit starts there, and the four outward forces are stronger than the downward forces. To create a space elevator, the construction would start from the bottom and move up. The main problem is the weight of the line, which could disrupt the orbit and the conveyor. To balance the station in space, the line would need to be tapered. Steel is one of the most robust materials on Earth, but it is cumbersome and heavy. Lighter materials like kevlar, carbon, and titanium could be used to increase the strength of the cable. Carbon nanotubes, a unique material with a strength of 130 Gap Pascals, could be used, but the cost of building the cable is too high.
The material, 100,000 times thinner than a human hair, is solid and has good conductive power. It is used in batteries and optics and can be modified for various uses. NASA was asked to build a space hoist, but Bradley Edwards took the challenge and worked on the elevator. Edwards wrote a paper about a galactic conveyor, but nobody did it. He proposed strapping a nanotube line to a rocket and launching it into space. Object protection would save money in the long run. NASA chose not to go along with the project due to the potential threat from over 128 million objects in orbit. Engineers are trying to build a space elevator and use it for space mining. Collecting asteroids made of expensive metals could cover the cost of the elevator and bring them back to Earth.
Traveling to space can be affordable by using elevators, which can be powered by nanotubes. However, if something hits the elevator, it could cause permanent floatation in space. Space elevators could revolutionize space travel with an estimated cost of $8 billion. NASA spends around $2.7 million on rocket fuel per minute to launch a rocket, which could be significantly reduced with the use of elevators.
Another solution is to use a string tied to a ball to create a centrifical force, which would work in space. The elevator would be positioned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and the line would extend from there. The line would need to be perfectly synchronized with Earth's rotation to avoid breaking or wrapping around the Earth. Research using algebra has been conducted to find the ideal solution for this.
The precise distance from the Atlantic station to the one in space must be 22,23 million meters above Earth. The geosynchronous orbit starts there, and the four outward forces are stronger than the downward forces. To create a space elevator, the construction would start from the bottom and move up. The main problem is the weight of the line, which could disrupt the orbit and the conveyor. To balance the station in space, the line would need to be tapered. Steel is one of the most robust materials on Earth, but it is cumbersome and heavy. Lighter materials like kevlar, carbon, and titanium could be used to increase the strength of the cable. Carbon nanotubes, a unique material with a strength of 130 Gap Pascals, could be used, but the cost of building the cable is too high.
The material, 100,000 times thinner than a human hair, is solid and has good conductive power. It is used in batteries and optics and can be modified for various uses. NASA was asked to build a space hoist, but Bradley Edwards took the challenge and worked on the elevator. Edwards wrote a paper about a galactic conveyor, but nobody did it. He proposed strapping a nanotube line to a rocket and launching it into space. Object protection would save money in the long run. NASA chose not to go along with the project due to the potential threat from over 128 million objects in orbit. Engineers are trying to build a space elevator and use it for space mining. Collecting asteroids made of expensive metals could cover the cost of the elevator and bring them back to Earth.
It's surreal to know that almost $3 million is spent on fuel alone per minute.
There is a lot of money involved and we are still a long way away from this type of technology being much more accessible.
LOL it is amazing how much money is out there and how much can be burnt through.
You're right, at least this money is being used for something bigger.
Now, what is wasted is undoubtedly much, much greater hahaha...