Interesting documentary discussing the goal to build a system to more efficiently move cargo to and from earth orbit.
We have always used chemical rockets which are very expensive and harmful to the environment, for this purpose.
This documentary focuses on a recently modern attempt to build the components necessary to construct systems to support the goal of completing a fully functioning space elevator in the near future.
It appears that the biggest hurdle to overcome is the coming up with a material which is both strong and light enough to work in this application.
Carbon nanotube technology may get us there, but so far they cannot be manufactured to the scale necessary to achieve this purpose.
Kudos to Netflix for providing this documentary.
We have always used chemical rockets which are very expensive and harmful to the environment, for this purpose.
This documentary focuses on a recently modern attempt to build the components necessary to construct systems to support the goal of completing a fully functioning space elevator in the near future.
It appears that the biggest hurdle to overcome is the coming up with a material which is both strong and light enough to work in this application.
Carbon nanotube technology may get us there, but so far they cannot be manufactured to the scale necessary to achieve this purpose.
Kudos to Netflix for providing this documentary.