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Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space

Fabio Pacucci · TED

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Sending rockets into space requires sacrificing expensive equipment, burning massive amounts of fuel, and risking potential catastrophe. So in the space race of the 21st century, some engineers are abandoning rockets for something more exciting: elevators. What would it take to build such a structure? Fabio Pacucci explores the physics behind modern space elevators. [Directed by Tjoff Koong Studios, narrated by Addison Anderson].

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Fabio Pacucci
Year
2021
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Physics, Engineering, Astronomy and space, Art, architecture and design, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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