> And have we scrapped the idea of space elevators? If you're looking at sci-fi fixed infrastructure for access to space, the orbital ring looks more plausible

> And have we scrapped the idea of space elevators? If you're looking at sci-fi fixed infrastructure for access to space, the orbital ring looks more plausible. It's out there, but unlike a space elevator it doesn't require gigatons of unobtanium cable.