A space elevator is a proposed structure designed to transport material from a celestial body’s surface into space. The concept of a space elevator dates back to 1895 when Konstantin Tsiolkovsky[1] proposed a free-standing “Tsiolkovsky” tower reaching from the surface of Earth to geostationary orbit. Most recent discussions focus ontensile structures (specifically, tethers ) reaching [...]
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Space- How Space Was Created
Posted by Admin on December 20th, 2009
We know that space is the distance between tow objects. It is true for outer space that lies between tow stars. This space is three-dimensional. Was this space there since eternity? Who created the space? If no object is left in the cosmos what would happen to the space? How Space Was Created? As the [...]
Pushing the Boundaries of Space in the 21st Century
Posted by Admin on December 10th, 2009
In the past decade, several national and international space programmes have been showing increased interest in space exploration. This results in a ‘step by step’ approach allowing for the required technologies to be tested and demonstrated during programmes that include several technology demonstrating missions. The above example also demonstrates another feature of today’s exploration programmes: [...]