Today, we are looking at the complex logistics of such a megaproject and the peculiarities of tether dynamics. And most importantly, why choosing the Moon instead of the Earth actually makes many things easier.
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Space Station Designer - Dev Diary #17: The Lunar Space Elevator: Logistics
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