The Space Elevator (conceptual essays by Arthur C. Clarke)
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The Space Elevator is a collection of Arthur C. Clarke’s conceptual essays exploring the scientific, engineering, and societal implications of building a space elevator.
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essay collection
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non-fiction book ⓘ |
| about |
economic implications of a space elevator
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engineering challenges of building a space elevator ⓘ environmental implications of a space elevator ⓘ human access to space ⓘ long-term future of humanity in space ⓘ political implications of a space elevator ⓘ scientific feasibility of a space elevator ⓘ |
| author | Arthur C. Clarke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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ethical questions about controlling access to space
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impact of cheap access to orbit ⓘ possible construction methods for a space elevator ⓘ potential locations for a space elevator ⓘ role of private and public sectors in space infrastructure ⓘ technical design of a space elevator ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
aerospace engineering
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astronautics ⓘ futures studies ⓘ science and technology studies ⓘ |
| genre |
popular science
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science essays ⓘ |
| hasForm | conceptual essays ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
optimistic about human expansion into space
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technologically speculative but grounded in physics ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | space elevator concept by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in space
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science and engineering enthusiasts ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
future of space travel
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geostationary orbit ⓘ materials science ⓘ orbital infrastructure ⓘ societal impact of technology ⓘ space elevator ⓘ space engineering ⓘ space exploration ⓘ space transportation economics ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
mass driver
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orbital ring ⓘ space tether ⓘ |
| relatedWork | The Fountains of Paradise NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workOfAuthorAlsoKnownFor |
2001: A Space Odyssey
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The Fountains of Paradise NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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