August 27, 2004
Climb into the Sky
This is impressive. A group called Elevator2010 has a site up promoting a space elevator idea and contest. I've spoken with one of their lead technical guys, and we are definitely getting close on the material science side of this. Their approach is to also promote the idea through a contest, demonstrating the technology through a small scale performance championed by students and industry.
Posted by elkaim at August 27, 2004 2:56 PMThe dream of a Space Elevator is a monumental one. A vision that will not only further space exploration and knowledge, but has the potential to shape the existential future of the human race for centuries to come. For the first time since it was initially conceived, this dream is now within our reach.
Elevator 2010 has joined the massive construction effort, adding energy, resources and new initiatives to the ever-growing number of organizations, companies, websites and enthusiasts focused on the technical, political and economic development of the Space Elevator.
We firmly believe that the set of technologies that underlie the infinite promise of the Space Elevator can be demonstrated, or proven infeasible, within a 5 year time-frame.
And hence our name. Elevator:2010. we promise to get an answer for you by then.