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Old 05-11-2007, 10:01 AM   #28
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Re: 20 light years away, the most Earthlike planet yet

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack View Post
Imagine getting stuck in this elevator
I think this is the most efficient way to transport cargo outside of our atmosphere. An achievement like this could change the world as we know it. Currently, I think the cost of space transport is about $10K per pound (please correct me, if I'm wrong). With something like this, it could be incredibly cheaper -- making space exploration and development much more feasible. I could see this happening within the next 20 years.
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