[Randallw]

Originally posted by Paul1980au:
I was reading an article the other day that within 15 years it would be possible to build a "space elevator" that would remove the need for as many space shuttle launches - lighter equipment could be hauled up to orbit (up to 100 tonnes) and then dispesned with with shuttle craft that built in zero G would move around earth and moon system much more easily.

You need very strong carbon fibres to stop it collapsing under its own weight. It may well be possible eventually but I wouldn't expect it for another 100 years at least (and thats being optimistic)

Heres something I just remembered. Who has gotten up in the morning and got dressed, then gone out. All morning you feel stuffy and hot. Its not till lunch you realise you have your pyjamas on under your clothes.