I know it sounds like some crazy idea out of a science fiction novel but some smart people really think we will be going to space on an elevator. The physics seem quite logical but I am amazed that I have not heard about this before.
It works on the concept of centrifugal force and having a counter weight tethered to the end.
Here is a company working on the concept for a launch in 20 years.
It works on the concept of centrifugal force and having a counter weight tethered to the end.
Here is a company working on the concept for a launch in 20 years.