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Re: NASA IS GOING BACK BABY
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lugnet.space
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Wed, 7 Feb 2007 22:17:18 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Mike Petrucelli wrote:
> In lugnet.space, Brian Davis wrote:
> > It's that it's not *cost effective* to do it.
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> I would add *yet* to that.
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> > > As tourism leads to better "rocket-ships"...
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> > Perswonally, I think we need to dump "rocket ships" altogether, and go for
> > either fixed tethers (space elevators), hypersonic skyhooks, or the like. But
> > no, those aren't very Classic space, and would be difficult MOC*.
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> Hmmm... I don't know a town layout on the floor with a "space elevator" to a
> manufacturing platform way up on a shelf could make a really cool albeit parts
> intensive MOC.
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> -Mike Petrucelli
I did some preliminary studies for building a space elevator. I think with some
very significant selective compression of the diameter (and length) of the
cable, the anchor station and the cable cars could be done. I was considering
the LoM giant flex tubes for the cable for length, appearance, and toothed for a
geared cable car. But attaching them to one another being capable of supporting
much weight would be very hard. An internal metal cable or similar would is
recommended.
Similar feasability studies for building a borehole (ala Kim Stanley Robinson's
{Red Mars}) proved to be outside of my available budget of time, money and
square footage.
The Classic Space line was built upon the science and science fiction of the
time, an extension of the existing technology, with a lot of creative license
included as well. As space technology grows and changes direction, I think it is
appropriate for our MOCs, and LEGO sets to reflect that change. I eagerly await
7994-2 Space Elevator in 2016.
My hope will be as more and more private companies and individuals make space
travel possible, LEGO space will become more like the Ferrari line. Models of
the spaceships, with figs of the 'heros'.
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| (...) When I made the suggestion I was picturing a really long version of the 6394 Metro Park & Service Tower "elevator" mechanism. I guess it would work better to use technic racks with a worm gear driven elevator. That could even be motorized. My (...) (18 years ago, 8-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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| (...) I would add *yet* to that. (...) Hmmm... I don't know a town layout on the floor with a "space elevator" to a manufacturing platform way up on a shelf could make a really cool albeit parts intensive MOC. -Mike Petrucelli (18 years ago, 6-Feb-07, to lugnet.space)
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