Can Carbon Nanotubes really take us to outer space?
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It has been said that an elevator could be created using C.N.T's which will be strong enough to connect to an orbiting space station thus enabling far more cost effective space travel. Will this happen in our life time or is it just another conspiracey theory...
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Cardokraised on :
Mon, 2006-11-06 16:25category :
Technologylast updated :
Mon, 2006-11-06 16:25
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great glass elevator has already done it... and much better
not a chance! Its the most stupid idea i have ever heard - what about all the birds that fly into it - or strong winds etc ... imagine the mess it would make if it broke ... madness :)
Hi cardok, where did you read this? Could you maybe provide a link to an article?
I think this link may be more helpful in the way they relate to elevators http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator
and is generally more interesting - it has better pictures!
Hi, ye sure.... nice to hear from you Phips.....
Because of the great mechanical properties of the carbon nanotubule, a variety of structures have been proposed ranging from everyday items like clothes and sports gear to combat jackets and space elevators.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_nano-tubes
Google are on it... it must be possible
Interesting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator