Show HN: We're building a space elevator with carbon nanotubes (first ride 2041) (ascensus.absurd.industries)
After 3 years of quantum-guided molecular assembly research, we're unveiling plans for ASCENSUS-1, the world's first commercially viable space elevator. Our nanotube ribbon (73.5 GPa tensile strength) will eliminate the need for rocket fuel while providing 5-day ascents to geosynchronous orbit.
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[ 3.3 ms ] story [ 23.3 ms ] threadExcuse me I want to pitch alternative idea: has anyone considered launch by a whip? Seriously, the tip can easily go supersonic without special materials. So if you made it bigger and with nanotubes, it might be even able to reach orbital velocities.