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WCDT 18-22 Apr 2011 (1906-1910)
Tergon:
I prefer to think of it as an orbit-capable Great Glass Elevator. So much more stylish than a regular old Space Elevator.
Jabberwocky:
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--- Quote from: Akima on 18 Apr 2011, 03:31 ---A space elevator, assuming it could be built at all, would have to be anchored at a location on the equator, and terminate at or above geostationary orbit.
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For a fictional account of this, see Arthur C Clarke. I also have a copy of his original book on artificial satellites :wink: .
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Also in Red Mars, and several other accounts.
jwhouk:
--- Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 17 Apr 2011, 22:49 ---Hannerdad's space station was moving across the sky, so it's not in geosynchronous orbit.
What does everyone think is the meaning of Padma's expression in the last panel?
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One word: clueless
nonethousand:
--- Quote from: jwhouk on 18 Apr 2011, 06:45 ---
--- Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 17 Apr 2011, 22:49 ---Hannerdad's space station was moving across the sky, so it's not in geosynchronous orbit.
What does everyone think is the meaning of Padma's expression in the last panel?
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One word: clueless
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Why no one is suggesting a new romance? :evil:
jwhouk:
--- Quote from: Tergon on 18 Apr 2011, 06:25 ---I prefer to think of it as an orbit-capable Great Glass Elevator. So much more stylish than a regular old Space Elevator.
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You and your old-fashioned WonkaVator. ;)
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