4k&#x2F;s is still a huge number.  This will still involve a rocket 1&#x2F;4 to 1&#x2F;8th the power of a ground launch.  AND, pieces or not, that thing has to be hauled up the elevator.<p>So my point still stands.  The space elevator will only provide ready access to geostationary orbit.  Journeys to more useful low orbits will benefit marginally at best.