they need very very lightweightbut very strong 'ropes' basically...
carbon based molecules, like nanotubes, are good for this.
(carbon based molecules, like nanotubes, are good for this.
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Wed 19 Oct 2005, 1:40,
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its not weight or strainits the speed of movement and the conductivity of them that is the key, as you could make a whole new circuit every pico second if you wanted
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palmr The speaking clock says:,
Wed 19 Oct 2005, 1:42,
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I mean for the space elevator cables.you dont want a few tons of satellite and cable screaming through the atmosphere towards you...
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Wed 19 Oct 2005, 1:47,
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depends if your'e into that kind of thing palmr The speaking clock says:,
Wed 19 Oct 2005, 1:48,
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