KIrkwillrule
KIrkwillrule t1_j20v4dm wrote
Reply to comment by DStaal in Why don't we plan for more "staging" at orbital platforms? by gbbloom
What a job that will be. Integrity testing of the first space elevator will definitely be done by a robot, but I'd love to be the guy in charge of watching the robot lolol
KIrkwillrule t1_j1wtcbn wrote
Reply to comment by gbbloom in Why don't we plan for more "staging" at orbital platforms? by gbbloom
We don't have a material with the tensile strength yet. Space elevator will likely replace much of the rockets used for putting stuff in space, but first we need something strong enough to whip around that fast without shredding itself.
KIrkwillrule t1_izaz4al wrote
Reply to [Image] All circumstances are temporary! by rebordacao
Except chronic pain. It's not temporary
KIrkwillrule t1_jaayg7o wrote
Reply to comment by gunfighter01 in brand new air compressor taking forever to fill by kattaganist
Good thoughts