The Fountains of Paradise
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The Fountains of Paradise is a 1979 science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. Set in the 22nd century, it describes the construction of a space elevator. This "orbital tower" is a gian
Cover of the first UK edition
Space elevator
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A space elevator, also referred to as a space bridge, star ladder, and orbital lift, is a proposed type of planet-to-space transportation system, often depicted in science fiction. The main component
The Fountains of Paradise
…Fountains of Paradise is a 1979 science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. Set in the 22nd century, it describes the construction of a space elevator. This "orbital tower" is a giant structure rising from the ground and linking with a satellite in geostationary orbit at the height of approximately…
One concept for the space elevator has it tethered to a mobile seagoing platform.
A seagoing anchor station would also act as a deep-water seaport.
A conceptual drawing of a space elevator climber ascending through the clouds.
Space elevator with space station (NASA image)