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Re:The Spaceline: a space elevator alternative achievable wi... by mmazing on Friday September 06, 2019 @04:55PM (#20899810)
Another interesting angle - is it possible that there is a continuous void between the earth and moon that never intersects any space debris already in orbit?
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Re:The Spaceline: a space elevator alternative achievable wi... by tejtm on Friday September 06, 2019 @05:22PM (#20900034)
Considering geosynchronous orbits and that the moon progresses around that band of highest distribution of stuff to bump into, I would not bet on any window lasting very long without serious maintaince
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