Universe Today Podcast [Interview] How Close Are We To Building A Practical Skyhook
We definitely won't see a space elevator built in any foreseeable future. But there is a similar but much more practical approach โ a skyhook. How close are we to creating one? Why is it useful? What challenges does it bring and when can we expect first practical demonstrations? Finding out in this interview.
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๐ฃ Guest: Dr. Markus Landgraf
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๐ A multi-stage orbital sky hook for exploration in the new space transportation era
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094576525004485
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:52 What is a skyhook
- 24:52 Materials
- 28:23 Possible practical tests
- 30:30 Current obsessions
- 36:59 Final thoughts
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