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Old 01-12-2023, 11:37 PM   #117 (permalink)
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Space elevator concept is compromised on any body with an atmosphere. Ever plucked a guitar string?

On the Moon, OTOH, the payload might reach escape velotcity by the top of the elevator.
That's what I was getting at when I said "perhaps no weather".
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