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The problem is Phobos, which orbits closer than areostationary orbit.
by randallsquared 3y ago
The problem is Phobos, which orbits closer than areostationary orbit.
- pavlov 3y agoCould we just tether Phobos with an elevator?
- bazodedo 3y agoSince Phobos isnt areostationary, the base of your tether on mars would have to move around for this to work. Additionally, you would have to constantly adjust its length. Therefore, boarding the elevator would be more difficult.
- rtkwe 3y agoOr set the height above the highest obstacle on the orbit and have some variant of planes or wilder mechanisms get the cargo up to that dangling tip.