On: Japan starts space elevator experiments

[gnarbarian]

IIRC Specifically there are no materials we can currently produce (at that scale) which would be capable of supporting the weight of the cable alone. Let alone cars that ride along it.

[moby_click → gnarbarian]

At least we now know the cabin dimensions with a precision of two significant figures.

[lovemenot → moby_click]

The only other open question is whether it shall be painted in the same colour as the bike-shed.