Stuff To Blow Your Mind

The Great Space Elevator

Jul 22, 2010 · 23 min · 22.9 MB
0:00-23:49

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It's no secret that space shuttles need a vast amount of fuel to escape the pull of gravity -- but are space elevators a better alternative? In this episode, Robert and Allison explore the merits of literally building an elevator from Earth into space.

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