Show Notes
If we could build a space elevator tomorrow, where should it go? Earth may be the obvious answer, but the Moon, Mars, and other worlds may be far easier. We compare the best candidates.
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Chapters 0:00 Intro 4:02 Why Not the Atlantic, Indian, or Land? 9:07 Cheating the Equator 12:37 The First Elevator Might Not Be on Earth
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