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	For the basic idea of space elevators there is quite some literature on these out there. <br>		For the basic idea of space elevators there is quite some literature on these out there. <br>
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	gemstone based APM gives lots of options beyond that. <br>		gemstone based APM gives lots of options beyond that. <br>
	Graphene stripes, lonsdaleite crystolecules, … <br>		Graphene stripes, lonsdaleite crystolecules, … <br>

			== Related ==

			* [[Spaceflight with gem-gum-tec]]
			* [[Spaceflight without propellant]]

			'''Other exotic launch systems concepts:'''
			* [[Lovstrom loop]]
			* [[Balloon only space launch systems]]

	== External links ==		== External links ==

	* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator		* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator

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For the basic idea of space elevators there is quite some literature on these out there. 
I'm not going to repeat that here. So please consult external literature for that. 
Link to wikipedia page further below.

== Big questions ==

– How to evade space debris assuming not all of the debris can be deflected/neutralized? 
– Is there a way to save passenges in case a cable actually rips? 

== Number and density of elevators ==

Why do concepts always depict just one single lone standing elevator cable? 
There's a quite limited throughput capacity of a single one {{wikitodo|check existing numbers}}. 
And if technology evolves to a point where there can be built one with a reasonably sane effort, 
then surely a second and eventually third and so forth one can be built too.

Also multiple cables may perhaps allow for cross linking startegies for mainenance, debris evasion, and safety by redundancy? 
In how far has this been looked into?

== Risk Assessment ==

[[Risk]] is degree of the damage times frequency of occurence. 
A falling cable may be designed to burn up in the atmosphrere (severely limiting max damage) 
but the fall might still be fatal for passengers travelling during the cable rupture. 

== Building materials ==

Nanotubes are always mentioned but 
gemstone based APM gives lots of options beyond that. 
Graphene stripes, lonsdaleite crystolecules, … 

== External links ==

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator

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