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November 18th, 2005
Students to compete for space elevator design
Abstract:
Imagine stepping into an elevator and instead of going to the fourth floor you find yourself in outer space. A Virginia Tech engineering science and mechanics senior design team is working on technology that one day might make that elevator ride possible.
Source:
collegiatetimes.com
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