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Elevator Space

Early in November 2009, Space Elevators became a step closer to reality with a Robotic craft winning a $900000 prize offered by NASA. A Space Elevator would be tethered to Earth somewhere near the equator with the other end attached to a large mass in orbit. It is thought that this technology would eventually allow easier and cheaper access to space for humans and robotic craft. To win the prize, a robotic craft traveled up a tether nearly a mile high suspended from a helicopter. Power was beamed to the robotic system via a ground based laser.

Reader Comments (8)

That space elevator sounded really cool! A bit far from reality from what I saw but very, very cool. If there ever is a space elevator I hope it's as awesome as that one!
November 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDavid
I guess it will be the same with space elevators as it is with terrestrial ones... every now and again you have to avoid getting into one with an odd looking person!
November 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterHelen
How is NASA giving out money. I keep hearing they are broke.
November 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBearman
Sorry, wrong floor! :)
November 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDavid D
See? That's why I like to take the stairs.
November 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterGeorge
Thanks for the comments :)

DhLamason, I think its a really cool concept. Bit safer than strapping yourself to a rocket I would imagine :)

Helen, Unless you ARE the odd looking person in an Elevator lol

Bearman, Totally agree. Maybe they found that $900K down the side of their reception sofa cushions?

David D, lol yup, he was obviously looking for the lingerie department

George, Stairs are good excercise too.... so im told :D
November 24, 2009 | Registered CommenterAndy Carolan
My luck I would accidentally get off on floor 4000 instead of 5000 and then have to wait for the elevator to come back down.
November 25, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBearman
Sorry for the late comment Andy.

Blinding comic as always, and I love Joes matching luggage.
I wonder if it will have a handle like some elevators do, to manually wind it down if it gets stuck.
Thanks a very good likeness of my better half you have captured there, she looks just like that when shes shopping :)
Great artwork, the 'alien monster' is brilliant, very Dr Who
November 27, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterGraham

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