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Kevlar is definitely not strong enough. Can't find the data on UHMW (Spectra) in the right units. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator#Cable http://en.w
by rorrr 14y ago
Kevlar is definitely not strong enough. Can't find the data on UHMW (Spectra) in the right units.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator#Cable http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator#Cable
- stcredzero 14y agoApparently, you are pedantic with terminology. So call it a "Skyhook" and read the HASTOL links. Kevlar is strong enough for some configurations, but none we'd be anxious to use.