It all started with Leonardo da Vinci, who drew a picture of a space elevator in his notebook and forgot about it. Fast forward to the 1960s, when the first conceptual designs were made public. By the 1980s, the Space Elevator was all the rage, and everyone wanted a piece of the action.
1985: The Space Elevator Act of '85 was passed, allocating a gazillion dollars towards the development of Space Elevators. The public was abuzz with excitement! Except, it turned out to be a bunch of hype, and the whole thing went bust.
But don't worry, we're not here to talk about the failures of the past. We're here to talk about the present! Or, you know, the near future.
In recent years, the concept of the Space Elevator has seen a resurgence in popularity, thanks to advancements in materials science and the fact that, hey, it's a great way to get to Mars without having to actually leave Earth's atmosphere.
We've got our sights set on the stars, and we're not looking back! Unless, you know, we do look back, because that's just what we do.
Learn more about the latest innovations in Space Elevator technology.
And, you know, the societal implications of having a Space Elevator.