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A [b]space elevator[/b] is a proposed type of [[space]] transportation system. Like its name implies, is basically an elevator designed to ascend all the way through the atmosphere and into space.

Its main component is a ribbon-like cable (also called a tether) anchored to the surface and extending into space. It is designed to permit vehicle transport along the cable from a planetary surface, such as the Earth's, directly into space or orbit, without the use of large [[rocket]]s.

The key concept behind the space elevator was first introduced in 1895 by Russian scientist "Konstantin Tsiolkovsky":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstantin_Tsiolkovsky who was inspired by the construction of the [[Eiffel Tower]] from Paris, France.

The system is also referred as the orbital elevator, Jacob's Ladder and Beanstalk in several old [[science fiction]] stories. The related concepts are the [[space fountain]], [[orbital ring]], skyhook, space necklace and rotovator.

h4. Notable anime

* [[Uchuu Kuubo Blue Noah]]
* [[Choujikuu Seiki Orguss]]
* [[Dirty Pair]]
* [[Bubblegum Crisis 2040]]
* [[ginga_eiyuu_densetsu|Legend of the Galactic Heroes]]
* [[Eureka Seven]]
* [[Gundam 00]]
* [[Gundam G No Reconguista]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Space elevator":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator
* "Nicopedia: 宇宙エレベータ":http://dic.nicovideo.jp/id/803840
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