Architect designs space elevator that would connect the ocean to the stars
- Have you ever wanted to see how Earth looks from space
- Well, this space elevator might make your dream come true
- And we might see it being developed quite soon
Published on Jul 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Jul 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Daksh Chaudhary
An architect has designed a stunning space elevator that connects the ocean and stars.
The space elevator would theoretically facilitate travel between an ocean-based spaceport and a multi-use space station.
The design also won a €10,000 prize for its futuristic design.
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Jordan William Hughes space elevator
Architect Jordan William Hughes designed the Ascensio space elevator in his spare time.
The actual design is based on existing research by physicists and engineers.
He also believes the space elevator will be a very expensive, very ambitious project and it’s not something he’s expecting to be built in the next 10 years.
However, many companies like the Obayashi Corporation, are planning to make this project come to life.
Hughes’ design even won a €10,000 prize for space architecture and innovation from the Jacques Rougerie Foundation, in Paris.
The proposed space elevator would act as a captured asteroid in geostationary orbit.
It will be a counterweight to the ocean-based spaceport connected to a space station by a robust tether.
The tether will allow small drones to ascend and descend transporting both people and cargo more than 26,000km above Earth.
With the International Space Station being decommissioned, many private space companies are also planning to launch their own space stations.
So it might not be long till we see a similar project take place in real life.
Tourism vs science
Hughes’s Ascensio space elevator features futuristic interiors with views overlooking Earth.
It’s designed more as a tourist attraction rather than a scientific endeavor.
However, it might not be far from reality as space tourism becomes more prevalent.
We have already seen the mega-rich spending millions to venture into space, just for a couple of minutes.
Plus, it would be a great way to fund the project.
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Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
