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Space elevator is theoretical tether reaching geostationary orbit, lowering launch costs to space by avoiding rockets.
Stapsgewijze handleiding
- 1Input Earth parameters, cable material properties (strength/density)
- 2Calculate tension distribution along cable
- 3Verify feasibility
Uitgewerkte voorbeelden
Invoer
Carbon nanotube cable (theoretical)
Resultaat
Height ~36,000 km, tension manageable with current materials marginally
Material science limitation
Veelgemaakte fouten om te vermijden
- ✕Neglecting material weight effect
- ✕Ignoring atmospheric drag at lower altitudes
Veelgestelde vragen
Why hasn't anyone built one?
No material simultaneously strong enough and light enough; requires ~100× current material performance.
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