Show HN: We're building a space elevator with carbon nanotubes (first ride 2041)

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Post by shreshthmohan » Tue, Apr 01, 2025, 5:03 PM UTC

After 3 years of quantum-guided molecular assembly research, we're unveiling plans for ASCENSUS-1, the world's first commercially viable space elevator. Our nanotube ribbon (73.5 GPa tensile strength) will eliminate the need for rocket fuel while providing 5-day ascents to geosynchronous orbit.

Show HN: We're building a space elevator with carbon nanotubes (first ride 2041)
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Re: Show HN: We're building a space elevator with carbon nanotubes (first ride 2041)

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Post by rini17 » Tue, Apr 01, 2025, 6:12 PM UTC

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Excuse me I want to pitch alternative idea: has anyone considered launch by a whip? Seriously, the tip can easily go supersonic without special materials. So if you made it bigger and with nanotubes, it might be even able to reach orbital velocities.

Re: Show HN: We're building a space elevator with carbon nanotubes (first ride 2041)

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Post by Layogtima » Tue, Apr 01, 2025, 6:46 PM UTC

rini17 wrote: post #2

Page unavailable. Excuse me I want to pitch alternative idea: has anyone considered launch by a whip? Seriously, the tip can easily go supersonic without special materials. So if you made it bigger and with nanotubes, it might be even able to reach orbital velocities.

I absolutely LOVE the wildness of this idea - whiplash yourself to space!