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aaand... they went to spider silk space elevators. Good for them. I'll be in line to buy a ticket when they are ready.

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• zardo 3y ago
  Ridiculous editorializing, spider silk is remarkably tough. But it's specific strength is less than fiber glass.
  • coffeebeqn 3y ago
    It’s also not very rigid so how would it work for an elevator? Maybe they could tie the other end to the moon
    • phkahler 3y ago
      >> t’s also not very rigid so how would it work for an elevator? Think bungee jumping. From space.