Space Elevator Concept Undergoes Reel World Testing
By Leonard David
Senior Space Writer
posted: 23 September 2005
2:33 p.m. ET
A private group has taken one small step toward the prospect of building a
futuristic space elevator.
LiftPort Group Inc., of Bremerton, Washington, has successfully tested a
robot climber a novel piece of hardware that reeled itself up and down a
lengthy ribbon dangling from a high-altitude balloon.
continued with pictures at
http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/050923_spaceelevator_test.html
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