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SixIsNotANumber t1_izkjg6n wrote

Reply to comment by borgendurp in Phobos' orbit prevents a traditional geostationary space elevator on Mars, but it is possible instead to build a downward space elevator from Phobos itself by Icee777

Yeah, that's kind of a head-scratcher for me, too. I'm having a hard time wrapping my brain around it.

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borgendurp t1_izkjle7 wrote

I think we get the principality behind it.. just not the point 😆

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SixIsNotANumber t1_izklk1t wrote

Exactly!
I've loved the concept of space elevators ever since I read The Songs of Distant Earth, by Arthur C. Clarke, and I hope I live to see the day one actually gets built...but I don't get this at all. I'm hoping for a good follow-up answer though. Like I said, I want it to be real!

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